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A founding figure of the French New Wave who revolutionized cinema with experimental narratives, breaking the fourth wall, and rejecting conventional storytelling in films like 'Breathless' and 'Contempt'.
François Truffaut FrancePioneer of the French New Wave known for his semi-autobiographical films and innovative camera techniques that emphasized intimate character studies and spontaneous storytelling in works like 'The 400 Blows'.
Agnès Varda FranceA central figure of the French New Wave who explored unconventional narrative structures and visual experimentation, blending documentary and fiction in poetic films like 'Cléo from 5 to 7'.