Jean Eustache was a French filmmaker born on November 30, 1938, in Puy-de-Dôme, France. He is best known for his influential film, La Maman et la Putain, released in 1973, which is considered a landmark of the French New Wave cinema. Eustache's work often explored themes of love, relationships, and existentialism, reflecting the complexities of human emotions. Eustache's career was relatively short, as he directed only a few films before his untimely death on November 5, 1981. Despite this, his unique style and narrative approach have left a lasting impact on the world of cinema, inspiring many filmmakers and contributing to discussions about the nature of film as an art form.