Truffaut At Work - Hardcover

Le Berre, Carole

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 071484568X ISBN 13: 9780714845685

Publisher: Phaidon Press, 2005

Synopsis

Influential film critic, leading Nouvelle Vague director and heir to the humanistic cinematic tradition of Jean Renoir, Francois Truffaut made films that reflected: a love of cinema, an interest in male-female relationships and a fascination with children. This is a guide to his entire career, and an in-depth look at his methods.

About this title

About the Author:

Carole Le Berre is a film critic and a writer, and the artistic adviser to the film department of the major French television channel TF1. She is the author of a monograph of Francois Truffaut (1994) and a critical work on Jules and Jim (1997).

Review:

'It is fascinating to learn how works that flow easily and lightly on the screen were often born of pain and conflict.'

'...extends far beyond the scope of a common-or-garden account of Truffaut's life...if you have an interest in either Truffaut himself or simply filmmaking, this is a crucial book. Truffaut fans will savour and enjoy every page.'

'Meticulous...not only is Truffaut at Work good on uncovering the works in progress, it is also adept at joining the dots between projects...you can't fault [Le Berre's prose] for thoroughness and informed enthusiasm...and a plethora of behind-the-scenes black-and-white images that make the director look like the coolest man who ever walked the earth.'

About this edition

• Publisher: Phaidon Press
• Publication date: 2005
• ISBN 10: 071484568X
• ISBN 13: 9780714845685
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 320