Jean-Pierre Leaud quotes

Jean-Pierre Léaud is a renowned French actor who rose to fame as the star of François Truffaut’s “The 400 Blows.” His collaborations with leading directors of the French New Wave left a lasting mark on cinema history. He remains a celebrated figure for his distinctive screen presence and enduring influence on world cinema. Here are 3 of his quotes:

I always felt that with an Antoine Doinel film, Truffaut was taking a vacation, that Francois could relax when making a Doinel film. All of the language came to him very easily. 'The 400 Blows,' I felt, was a collage of all his childhood experiences. Every time he felt an Antoine Doinel film was necessary, he'd make one. (Jean-Pierre Leaud)
The strongest moments in my life are when I'm filming. It's an adventure. As an actor I try to seduce someone, try to share something. The rest of my time is spent exploring experiences with women. View quote
Jean-Pierre Leaud
My mother was an actress in comedies. My father wrote scenarios. They were not opposed to my being an actor. I really didn't know what it meant, but I wanted to be one anyway. View quote
Jean-Pierre Leaud

Jean-Pierre Leaud

Jean-Pierre Leaud - Image
Photo: Georges Biard, CC BY-SA 3.0
Occupation: French Actor
Born: May 28, 1944
Quotes count: 3