The , primarily known as the definitive book by François Truffaut , is widely regarded as one of the most influential film texts ever published. Originally released in 1967 (and first in France as Le Cinéma selon Alfred Hitchcock ), the revised edition was updated by Truffaut in 1985 following Hitchcock's death in 1980. The Origin: A Historic Meeting
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: Truffaut, a critic-turned-director, wanted to convince American critics that Hitchcock was not just a commercial entertainer but a serious auteur —a master artist with a unique visual language. The , primarily known as the definitive book
: Truffaut offers more dispassionate critiques in this edition, discussing Hitchcock’s disappointment with the reception of Marnie and the "bungled" production of Topaz . Hitchcock (Revised Edition)