Truffaut on Cinema

by Anne Gillain, Dudley Andrew, Alistair Fox (Translator)

"The writings reveal a Truffaut who was as incisive and direct in assessing his own work as he was in assessing the work of other directors." --Choice

Between 1959 and 1984, French film director Fran�ois Truffaut was interviewed over three hundred times. Each interview offers critical insight into the genesis of Truffaut's films as he shares the sources of his inspiration, the choice of his themes, and the development of his screenplays. In addition, Truffaut discusses his relationships with collaborators, actors, and the circumstances surrounding the shooting of each film.

These texts, originally assembled by Anne Gillain and published in French in 1988, are presented here in a montage arranged chronologically by film. This compilation includes an impressive array of reflections on cinema as an art form. Truffaut defines the aims and practices of the French New Wave, comparing their efforts to the films made by their predecessors and including comments that encompass the entire history of cinema. Truffaut on Cinema provides commentary on contemporary events, a wealth of biographical information, and Truffaut's own artistic itinerary.

Genres: Film, Collections

400 pages, Hardcover

First published January 8, 1988

Reviews

[Ricardo Santos · Rating 4 out of 5]

Livro fundamental para qualquer cinéfilo. Truffaut comenta, por meio de entrevistas, cada um de seus filmes. Vemos suas alegrias e decepções na realização de cada um deles, a recepção da crítica, a relação com outros diretores e as influências. Ver ou rever cada filme e depois ler a entrevista correspondente é um exercício bem interessante.

[Falso Prusiano · Rating 4 out of 5]

[paola · Rating 4 out of 5]

ai truffaut como vc falava coisas tão inteligentes e outras tão burras. enfim valeu a pena li muita entrevista!!