By Robert Ingram.
Modern film auteur Truffaut practically defined the French New Wave while his later works have gone on to become classics of international cinema. This comprehensive overview by film scholar Ingram presents a cohesive look at one of the most challenging and sensitive directors of any era. The story behind Truffaut's hypnotic magic in Breathless, The 400 Blows, Jules And Jim and others is explained in this revealing and informative filmography.