
Hitchcock/Truffaut
The greatest story Hitchcock ever told
Directed by Kent Jones
Produced by Cohen Media Group, ARTE France Cinéma
A cerebral, affectionate documentary exploring Hitchcock's artistic legacy through the lens of Truffaut's influential book and contemporary filmmakers' reflections.
Filmmakers discuss the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock and the book “Hitchcock/Truffaut” (“Le cinéma selon Hitchcock”), written by François Truffaut and published in 1966.
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Is Hitchcock/Truffaut easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.
Is Hitchcock/Truffaut scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.
Is Hitchcock/Truffaut violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.
Is Hitchcock/Truffaut sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.
Does Hitchcock/Truffaut end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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