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Tony Gatlif Dies at 77 While Filming in Arles

9/4/2026

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French director Tony Gatlif died in Arles at age 77 on September 3, 2026.
His family said he died of a health issue while filming a historical project in Arles.
His 1993 film Latcho Drom won Cannes’ Un Certain Regard prize, celebrating Roma music.
France’s minister of culture Catherine Pégard praised his focus on borders, exile and unnoticed lives.

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French director Tony Gatlif died in Arles at age 77 on September 3, 2026.
His family said he died of a health issue while filming a historical project in Arles.
His 1993 film Latcho Drom won Cannes’ Un Certain Regard prize, celebrating Roma music.
France’s minister of culture Catherine Pégard praised his focus on borders, exile and unnoticed lives.