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François Truffaut: The life and cinematic obsession of a French New Wave icon
François Truffaut, a central figure of the French New Wave, was born in Paris on February 6, 1932. His early life was marked by feelings of neglect and loneliness, which he channeled into an intense obsession with cinema. As a student, he frequently skipped classes to watch films in Parisian cinemas, sometimes viewing the same title up to 15 times.
Truffaut’s passion for film led to significant personal challenges. At age 16, he stole a typewriter to pay debts incurred by a film club, resulting in his placement in a juvenile observation center. He was later assisted by film critic André Bazin. His life was characterized by extremes, including a suicide attempt following an arrest for military desertion.
He achieved international acclaim with his 1959 film ‘The 400 Blows’, which drew from his painful childhood experiences. Truffaut passed away on October 21, 1984, at the age of 52 due to a brain tumor.
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André Bazin · Charlie Chaplin · François Truffaut · French New Wave · Paris
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- [● 3 SOURCES] François Truffaut was born in Paris on February 6, 1932. netnews.bg · novini247.com · fakti.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] Truffaut died on October 21, 1984, at age 52 from a brain tumor. netnews.bg · novini247.com · fakti.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] Truffaut was arrested for desertion from the army. netnews.bg · novini247.com · fakti.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] André Bazin intervened to help Truffau after his arrest for theft. netnews.bg · novini247.com · fakti.bg
- [● 3 SOURCES] The film ‘The 400 Blows’ was released in 1959. netnews.bg · novini247.com · fakti.bg