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François Truffaut: Revisiting his early days after military prison

In 1952, François Truffaut, then 20, left military prison with no bearings.

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André Bazin took him in in Paris and reignited his passion for cinema, laying the groundwork for his future career.

This pivotal moment highlights the resilience of the future New Wave director.

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Ce récit des débuts difficiles de Truffaut éclaire une période méconnue de sa vie, essentielle pour comprendre son parcours et l'émergence de la Nouvelle Vague, un mouvement majeur du cinéma mondial.

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