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Essential French New Wave Films
In 1958, François Truffaut's low-budget, autobiographical debut film, 'The 400 Blows', not only won Best Director at Cannes but sparked a revolution that forever changed cinema.
Arthur Vance·June 16, 2026
What Were French New Wave Cinema Techniques and Films?
Claire Maurier, the actress known for her role as the narcissistic mother in François Truffaut's seminal 1959 film The 400 Blows , has died at 97, as reported by The New York Times .
Arthur Vance·May 15, 2026