An intimate, insightful documentary by Kent Jones revisiting François Truffaut's landmark interviews with Alfred Hitchcock. Through archival clips, contemporary analysis and Jones's clear, respectful narration, Hitchcock/Truffaut surveys Hitchcock's career, his signature suspense techniques, and his influence on modern cinema. It blends anecdote and cinephilia to reveal how mood, mise-en-scène and pacing were crafted, and how a master and interviewer forged a lasting dialogue about film art.
Cinematic, Documentary, Biographical Documentary, Film History, Interview Based