The Films of François Truffaut

A tribute to Francois Truffaut, who was born today 85 years ago, One of the greatest French directors. Began his cinematic career as a Critic for the film journal Cahiers du cinéma. His first fulllength, The 400 Blows, Immediately established himself as a leader of French New Wave. Films: Les Quatre Cents Coups (1959) Shoot the Piano Player (1960) Jules and Jim (1962) The Soft Skin (1964) Fahrenheit 451 (1966) The Bride Wore Black (1968) Stolen Kisses (1968) Mississippi Mermaid (