Movie: François Truffaut l'insoumis

Top 10 Billed Cast

Irène Jacob
Irène Jacob

Narrator (voice)

Éric Caravaca
Éric Caravaca

François Truffaut (voice)

François Truffaut
François Truffaut

Self (archive footage)

Jean Renoir
Jean Renoir

Self (archive footage)

Jeanne Moreau
Jeanne Moreau

Self (archive footage)

Claude Véga
Claude Véga

Self - François Truffaut's childhood friend

Madeleine Morgenstern
Madeleine Morgenstern

Self - François Truffaut's wife

Jean-Pierre Léaud
Jean-Pierre Léaud

Self (archive footage)

Liliane Siegel
Liliane Siegel

Self

Jean Gruault
Jean Gruault

Self

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    This portrait of the world-famous French director based on his personal correspondance reveals the little known insurgent side of his personnality. Featuring interviews with close collaborators, friends and family, this definitive documentary tells his intimate story, from the streets of Paris to the filmmaking accolades and high profile marriages at the height of his career.

  • Release Date

    2014-11-02

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    5.7

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    Français

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