Discussion between François Truffaut and fellow filmmakers: "Dear Georges, what prevents you from stating 'Motor, let's get moving'?"
Play Revives Intimate Correspondence Between François Truffaut and His New York Confidante
In a heartfelt tribute to the late French filmmaker François Truffaut, a play titled "Truffaut Correspondance" was revived at the Lucernaire in 2024. The production, which was originally staged at an unspecified time before 2024, features Truffaut's correspondence with his New York confidante, Hele.
Truffaut, known for his fondness for typewriters, often penned his thoughts on various models such as Olivetti, Underwoods, Remingtons, and portable Japy. Interestingly, the speaker in the play suggests that playing a role in the production would have the same impact as handwriting letters in Truffaut's office.
The speaker, however, does not make disrespectful comparisons between actors and handwritten letters. Instead, they make a thoughtful comparison, stating that just as handwritten letters can sometimes appear shaky, typed letters lack the personal touch and intimacy that handwritten correspondence offers.
Truffaut's correspondence served as his journal, suggesting he wrote letters regularly. Some of these letters have been published posthumously since 1988, offering a glimpse into his personal life and thoughts. In 2023, an intimate and relaxed correspondence between Truffaut and Hele was edited, offering a unique insight into their relationship.
The play, written by Judith D'Aleazzo and David Nathanson, revives this correspondence, providing audiences with a glimpse into the life of one of cinema's most influential figures. The revival at the Lucernaire in 2024 has been met with critical acclaim, with audiences praising the production for its authenticity and emotional depth.
Despite the play's success, the person who corresponded frequently with Truffaut and was his New York confidante, from whom the intimate and calmly written correspondence was published, is not explicitly named in the provided search results. Regardless, the play serves as a poignant reminder of the power of correspondence and the impact it can have on our lives.
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