François Truffaut l'insoumis (2014)

5.7/10 52 min Documentary

Overview

This portrait of the world-famous French director based on his personal correspondance reveals the little known insurgent side of his personnality. Featuring interviews with close collaborators, friends and family, this definitive documentary tells his intimate story, from the streets of Paris to the filmmaking accolades and high profile marriages at the height of his career.

Cast

Irène Jacob

Narrator (voice)

Éric Caravaca

François Truffaut (voice)

François Truffaut

Self (archive footage)

Jean Renoir

Self (archive footage)

Jeanne Moreau

Self (archive footage)

Claude Véga

Self - François Truffaut's childhood friend

Jean-Pierre Léaud

Self (archive footage)

Liliane Siegel

Self

Jean Gruault

Self

Jean-François Stévenin

Self

Georges Kiejman

Self - lawyer, François Truffaut's friend

Catherine Deneuve

Self (archive footage)

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