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Filmmaker Tony Gatlif dies at 77

From Le Temps · () French

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  • Tony Gatlif, the French filmmaker known for portraying Romani culture in films including “Gadjo Dilo,” died at 77.
  • His family said he died in Arles after a health problem while working on a historical film project.
  • They remembered his generosity, joy, poetry and love of music.

Tony Gatlif, the filmmaker celebrated for bringing Romani culture to the screen, has died at 77. His family said he died on Wednesday in Arles, in southern France, after a health problem.

Gatlif made around 20 films, including “Gadjo Dilo.” He was working on a historical film project when he died.

In announcing his death to Agence France-Presse, his family praised his “generosity, joy, poetry and love of music.”

Generosity, joy, poetry and love of music

· Tony Gatlif’s familyTheir tribute to the filmmaker following his death.
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