Astruc said that the camera is a pen that the director holds to over see the whole production of their film and is considered to be an author of a film rather than a director.

Cahiers Du Cinema Auteurs

François Truffaut – The 400 Blows

About a troubled youth the drama film was released on June 3rd 1959.

Jean-Luc Godard – Breathless (A Bout De Souffle)

About a criminal trying to pursue his love interest this dramatic crime film was release on march 16th 1960.

Jacques Rivette – Paris belongs to us

A mystery film released in 1961 on December the 13th.

Jean Douchet – Celine and Julie Go Boating

Released on September 18th in 1974 a fantasy drama film.