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French Filmmaker Tony Gatlif Dies at 77

Acclaimed French director Tony Gatlif has died at the age of 77, leaving behind a cinematic legacy focused on Romani culture and identity. He is best known for internationally recognized works such as Gadjo Dilo and L’Exil.

4 Sept, 10:05 — 4 Sept, 10:05
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Tony Gatlif Dies: ‘Gadjo Dilo’ Director Whose Work Celebrated Roma Culture Was 77

Director Tony Gatlif, who was known for films such as Gadjo Dilo exploring Roma culture, died in the Southern French town of Arles on September 3. He was 77. The director was born Michel Boualem Dahmani in Algiers on September 10, 1948, to a Kabyle father and mother of Andalusian and Gitane origin. He had […]

By Melanie Goodfellow

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First report: le-figaro · 4 Sept, 08:13Full coverage: 4 · 4hWindow: 4h
le-figaro4 Sept, 08:13First to report

Tony Gatlif, réalisateur de Gadjo Dilo, est mort à l’âge de 77 ans

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deadline4 Sept, 10:05

Tony Gatlif Dies: ‘Gadjo Dilo’ Director Whose Work Celebrated Roma Culture Was 77

publico4 Sept, 10:48

Morreu Tony Gatlif, cronista da alma cigana

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der-standard4 Sept, 12:13Latest update

Französischer Filmregisseur Tony Gatlif gestorben

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