François Truffaut

François Roland Truffaut (February 6, 1932 – October 21, 1984) was an influential film critic and filmmaker and one of the founders of the French New Wave. In a film career lasting over a quarter of a century, he remains an icon of the French film industry. He was also a screenwriter, producer, and actor working on over twenty-five films.

Along with Jean-Luc Godard, Truffaut was one of the most influential figures of the French New Wave, inspiring directors such as Steven Spielberg, Quentin Tarantino, Brian De Palma, Martin Scorsese and Wes Anderson.

François Truffaut is known for work in directing across film and television. New Release currently presents 35 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Determination (2026), Passion Fanny Ardant (2023), Jeanne Moreau: Free Spirit (2018), Hitchcock/Truffaut (2015), On the Trail of the New Wave (2009), Close Encounters of the Third Kind (1977), Day for Night (1973), Bed and Board (1970). The recorded credits span 1954 to 2026, including 23 movies and 12 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.