François de Roubaix (1939–1975) was a pioneering French composer best known for his innovative film scores that blended electronic experimentation with acoustic instrumentation. Self-taught and endlessly curious, he pushed the boundaries of sound in French cinema during the 1960s and 1970s, scoring classics such as *Le Samouraï* and *Les Aventuriers*. De Roubaix’s distinctive fusion of jazz, folk, and early synthesizer textures laid the groundwork for future generations of electronic and cinematic composers, making him a lasting influence in both film music and beyond.