Hitchcock/Truffaut

PG-13

Released Dec 2, 2015

1 hr. 20 min.

Documentary

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Filmmakers Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Wes Anderson and others discuss the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock and the book "Hitchcock" by François Truffaut.

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Essential viewing for cineastes while still offering rich rewards for neophytes, Hitchcock/Truffaut offers an affectionate -- and well-crafted -- tribute to a legend.

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Shael

A beautiful view into the genius and art of directing and creating suspense for an era of movies that are unique and timeless.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/26/23

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Kyle M

Thoughtfully enriching and informatively fascinating, this documentary as a companion follow-up to the eponymous book dives into the Hitchcockian significance as an appreciative portrait that marks what you could expect by elemental coverage over his impactful auteurism. (A-)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

10/02/23

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Audience Member

This was a great conversation between two directors

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/18/23

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isaac m

Hitchcock/Truffaut is an amazing French-American documentary that tells the story of the meeting between the Master of Suspense and the Master of the French Wave. I love everything from this movie from the people who were interviewed like Wes Anderson and Martin Scorsese to the images that highlight the events unfolding. Overall, Hitchcock/Truffaut is a unique documentary that shows an interesting meeting from two iconic directors.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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William L

A wonderfully insightful look into Hitchcock's genius at film as a visual medium, topped with some wonderfully diverse commentaries from the filmmakers of today. Top viewing for those wanting more after initial viewings of some of the great directors most poignant classics. (4/5)

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/12/20

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Audience Member

Hitchcock's genius cannot be denied, but man do these directors just pontificate on and on, finding meanings that are just farcical. And then the movie ends with the enigmatic finale that makes you wonder did you just waste 2 hours of your life watching this?

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/23

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Kent Jones

Director

Bob Balaban

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Kent Jones

Writer

Serge Toubiana

Writer

Olivier Mille

Producer

Charles S. Cohen

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Tina Hassannia

RogerEbert.com

Despite its historical subject, "Hitchcock/Truffaut" adeptly proves the timelessness of cinema.

Aug 25, 2016

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David Sims

The Atlantic

Jones has laid enough of a foundation on Hitchcock's style that viewers can watch one of cinema's most famous moments with fresh eyes.

Aug 12, 2016

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Robert Lloyd

Los Angeles Times

It brings the pages to life with clips and photos and the sound of the directors talking seriously and less seriously.

Aug 9, 2016

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Jordan Brooks

Vague Visages

Although it contains very little new material, Hitchcock/Truffaut will undoubtedly find a home within the film education community and could become an important tool in introducing Hitchcock’s immense body of work...

Aug 1, 2023

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Nikki Baughan

AWFJ.org

The result is an engaging, insightful documentary that is the perfect visual partner to a truly essential book.

Sep 29, 2021

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Dustin Chang

ScreenAnarchy

I wish Jones spent a little more time on Truffaut's filmography where we can see Hitchcock's influence. But still, hugely entertaining and informative, the film is a required viewing for any serious cinephiles.

Jul 17, 2020

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Synopsis

Filmmakers Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Wes Anderson and others discuss the legacy of Alfred Hitchcock and the book "Hitchcock" by François Truffaut.

Director: Kent Jones
Screenwriter: Kent Jones, Serge Toubiana
Distributor: Cohen Media Group
Production Co: Arte France, Cohen Media Group, Artline Films
Rating: PG-13 (Violent Images|Suggestive Material)
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 2, 2015, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Nov 30, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $304.9K

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