The Story of Adèle H. is a 1975 French historical drama film directed by François Truffaut, and starring Isabelle Adjani, Bruce Robinson, Sylvia Marriott, Joseph Blatchley and Ivry Gitlis. Written by
Theatrical release poster
Isabelle Adjani's performance received widespread critical acclaim, earning her a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Actress, making the 20-year-old the youngest-ever Best Actress nominee at the time.
François Roland Truffaut was a French filmmaker, actor, and critic. He is widely regarded as one of the founders of the French New Wave. Truffaut came under the tutelage of film critic Andre Bazin as
Truffaut in 1965
Truffaut and actress Françoise Dorléac during a visit to Israel, 1963
Truffaut during his visit to Helsinki, Finland on 21 December 1964
Truffaut's grave in Montmartre Cemetery, Paris