Hitchcock/Truffaut
A lively cinematic conversation across generations turns Hitchcock and Truffaut’s legendary encounter into an inviting masterclass on directing.
Overview
A deep dive into the art of filmmaking through the eyes of two cinematic giants.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- None
- affectionate
- intellectually energized
- curious
- film club viewing
- cinema study
What critics said
Critics broadly regard it as an affectionate, well-crafted, and intellectually accessible tribute to Hitchcock that makes close film analysis rewarding for both experts and newcomers.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film excavates Hitchcock and Truffaut's discussion of mise-en-scène and uses it to explain Hitchcock's artistic methods.
Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, Wes Anderson, Peter Bogdanovich, and other filmmakers interpret Hitchcock's continuing influence.
The original recordings of the 1962 Hitchcock-Truffaut meeting structure the retrospective exploration of Hitchcock's cinema.
Critics specifically describe the documentary as accessible yet intelligent, rewarding both cineastes and neophytes.
Films like Hitchcock/Truffaut, and why
The Story of Film: An Odyssey
film-history documentary centered on a major director's craft and influence
Spielberg
accessible, affectionate documentary portrait of an influential filmmaker and his working methods
A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies
directors and artists examining cinema through interviews, analysis, and formal appreciation
My Voyage to Italy
intelligent documentary about filmmaking, authorship, and the legacy of a canonical director
Movie Details
- Director
- Kent Jones
- Release Date
- 2015-09-05
- Runtime
- 81 min
- Rating
- 7.2 / 10 (258)
Cast
- Bob Balaban
- Wes Anderson
- Olivier Assayas
- Peter Bogdanovich
- Arnaud Desplechin
- David Fincher
- James Gray
- Kiyoshi Kurosawa
- Richard Linklater
- Paul Schrader
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Cohen Media Amazon Channel
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Hitchcock/Truffaut about?
- A lively cinematic conversation across generations turns Hitchcock and Truffaut’s legendary encounter into an inviting masterclass on directing.
- What is Hitchcock/Truffaut like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Hitchcock/Truffaut as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Hitchcock/Truffaut violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Hitchcock/Truffaut.
- What did critics think of Hitchcock/Truffaut?
- Critics broadly regard it as an affectionate, well-crafted, and intellectually accessible tribute to Hitchcock that makes close film analysis rewarding for both experts and newcomers.
- Which films are like Hitchcock/Truffaut?
- Films with a similar feel include The Story of Film: An Odyssey, Spielberg, A Personal Journey with Martin Scorsese Through American Movies, and My Voyage to Italy.
- How long is Hitchcock/Truffaut?
- Hitchcock/Truffaut runs 81 minutes.
- Where can I watch Hitchcock/Truffaut?
- In United States, Hitchcock/Truffaut streams on Cohen Media Amazon Channel.
