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François Truffaut (6 February 1932, Paris – 21 October 1984, Neuilly-sur-Seine) was a French director, screenwriter, producer, actor and film critic. He played a pivotal role in 20th century French cinema and is regarded as one of the founding figures of the French New Wave (La Nouvelle Vague). Truffaut’s filmography is distinguished by individual themes, literary adaptations and autobiographical elements. Having endured various hardships during childhood, Truffaut became involved in cinema at a