6 Shots From 6 Films: Special François Truffaut Edition


4 (or more) Shots From 4 (or more) Films is just what it says it is, 4 (or more) shots from 4 (or more) of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 (or more) Shots From 4 (or more) Films lets the visuals do the talking.

The great François Truffaut was born 89 years ago today, in Paris, France.  This French director would go on to prove that cinema is a universal language and it’s hard not to think about what type of films Truffaut would have gone on to make, if not for his tragically early death at the age of 52.  As far as I am concerned, today is a holiday dedicated to one of the most important cinematic voices of all time.

In honor of the life and legacy of François Truffaut, here are:

6 Shots From 6 François Truffaut Films

The 400 Blows (1959, dir by François Truffaut, DP: Henri Decae)

Shoot the Piano Player (1960, dir by François Truffaut, DP: Raoul Coutard)

Fahrenheit 451 (1966, dir by François Truffaut, DP: Nicolas Roeg)

Day For Night (1973, dir by François Truffaut, DP: Pierre-William Glenn)

The Story of Adele H. (1975, dir by François Truffaut, DP: Nestor Almendros)

The Last Metro (1980, dir by François Truffaut, DP: Nestor Alemndros)

4 Shots From 4 Films: Special Francois Truffaut Edition


4 Shots From 4 Films is just what it says it is, 4 shots from 4 of our favorite films. As opposed to the reviews and recaps that we usually post, 4 Shots From 4 Films lets the visuals do the talking!

Francois Truffaut, the greatest French director not named Jean Renoir or Jean Rollin, was born on February 6th, 1932.  If he was still with us, he would be 88 years old and I would like to think that he would still be making films.  The greatest director of the French new wave, Truffaut truly loved cinema and that love came through in every film he ever made.  My favorite Francois Truffaut film — and this will probably come to a surprise to no one — is Day For Night.  Seriously, if you don’t fall in love with the movie making process while watching Day For Night, you might want to get checked to make sure that you still have a heart.

In honor of what would have been his 88th birthday, here are….

4 Shots From 4 Francois Truffaut Films

Shoot the Piano Player (1960, dir by Francois Truffaut)

Stolen Kisses (1968, dir by Francois Truffaut)

Day For Night (1973, dir by Francois Truffaut)

The Last Metro (1980, dir by Francois Truffaut)