Cannes-winning director Tony Gatlif dies at 77, leaving the arts world in mourning
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- French director Tony Gatlif, known for films centered on Roma culture and music, died at 77 while working on a new project in Arles.
- Gatlif received awards from several prestigious institutions, including the Cannes Film Festival.
Tony Gatlif, the acclaimed French director who brought Roma culture and music to the big screen, has died at the age of 77.
The filmmaker died in Arles, France, while working on a new film project. His death marked a sorrowful farewell for the arts world.
Gatlif had earned recognition at numerous prestigious events during his career, including the Cannes Film Festival. He was known internationally for films that placed Roma culture and music at their center.
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