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François Truffaut was a French film director, screenwriter, producer, and actor. He was a leading figure in the French New Wave and is considered one of the most important filmmakers of the 20th century. Truffaut's films are often characterized by their focus on youth and their use of improvisation. He directed such films as The 400 Blows (1959), Jules and Jim (1962), and The Soft Skin (1964).