Truffaut
Definition
- Proper noun:
- A French film director and critic: François Truffaut was a prominent and influential figure in the French New Wave (Nouvelle Vague) cinema movement of the late 1950s and 1960s. He is known for his personal, humanistic, and often autobiographical filmmaking style.
Examples of Usage
- Proper noun:
- The film critic analyzed the techniques used by Truffaut in his early works.
- "The 400 Blows" is a seminal film by Truffaut.
- Many modern directors cite Truffaut as a major influence.
Advanced Usage
- "A Truffaut-esque style": used as an adjective to describe a filmmaking style reminiscent of François Truffaut's work, characterized by personal narrative, emotional authenticity, and innovative cinematic techniques.
- The director's latest film has a very Truffaut-esque sensibility, focusing on childhood and rebellion.
Variants and Related Words
- Truffautian (adj): Pertaining to or characteristic of François Truffaut or his films.
- The movie's use of jump cuts was a distinctly Truffautian choice.
Synonyms
- Auteur: (in film criticism) a director who influences their films so strongly that they are regarded as the primary creative author. Truffaut is considered a quintessential auteur.
- Filmmaker: a general term for a person who directs movies.
Related Phrases
- French New Wave: The cinematic movement with which Truffaut is most closely associated. Mentioning Truffaut often invokes this context.
- Truffaut was a central figure in the French New Wave.
Noun
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French filmmaker (1932-1984)
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