François Truffaut
François Roland Truffaut (6 February 1932 – 21 October 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, & Wes Anderson.
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This film may be called "Jules and Jim", but its story invariably revolves around the allure, the whims and the follies of Catherine. Catherine is a true femme fatale -- a woman who is no good at all for the men who fall in love with her, or for herself. But for all her faults, we can't help but fall in love with her ourselves. Jules et Jim is an incredibly warm film. It's excellently structured, has impeccable acting and a great score, and is an all-around masterpiece.