Remembering François Truffaut on the 40th Anniversary of his death

  • By Lori Macatee
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Remembering François Truffaut, 40 Years Later

It has been exactly 40 long years since François Truffaut died in Neuilly-sur-Seine on October 21, 1984 at the age of 52. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed directors of his generation.

Today, fans of François Truffaut (The Last Metro, Jules and Jim, The 400 Blows, ...) along with the rest of the film industry have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Truffaut, a cultural icon

Born in Paris on February 6, 1932, François Truffaut's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in French history. Truffaut was not just a great director, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique heritage.

It's been 40 years since the tragic loss of François Truffaut and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although François Truffaut is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great François Truffaut.

François Truffaut career in pictures

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