He was a highly respected French actor with a career spanning over six decades. Trintignant became an international star with his role in the 1966 film "A Man and a Woman," which won the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival. Known for his subtle and intense performances, he worked with many of Europe's most acclaimed directors, including Claude Lelouch, Bernardo Bertolucci, and Michael Haneke. His final major role in Haneke's "Amour" earned him widespread critical acclaim, cementing his legacy as one of France's greatest cinematic icons.