French Director Tony Gatlif Dies at 77 After Health Struggles

French filmmaker Tony Gatlif, known for 'Gadjo Dilo', died at 77 in Arles.

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Tony Gatlif, a French film director, died at the age of 77 in Arles, southern France, following health problems. ^[1] Gatlif's works primarily focused on music, social criticism, and the culture of the Sinti and Roma. ^[2] The French news agency AFP reported Gatlif's death citing the artist's family. ^[3] Tony Gatlif produced more than 20 films and also worked as a composer. ^[4] Gatlif won the award for Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004 for his film 'Exils'. ^[5] Toni Gatlif directed 25 films throughout his career, often focusing on social themes and Romani culture. ^[6] Toni Gatlif was born as Michel Dahamani on September 10, 1948, to a Kabyle father and a Romani mother. ^[7]

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Tony Gatlif, a French film director, died at the age of 77 in Arles, southern France, following health problems. · DER STANDARD

Gatlif's works primarily focused on music, social criticism, and the culture of the Sinti and Roma. · DER STANDARD

The French news agency AFP reported Gatlif's death citing the artist's family. · DER STANDARD

Tony Gatlif produced more than 20 films and also worked as a composer. · DER STANDARD

Gatlif won the award for Best Director at the Cannes Film Festival in 2004 for his film 'Exils'. · Nezavisne novine

Toni Gatlif directed 25 films throughout his career, often focusing on social themes and Romani culture. · Nezavisne novine

Toni Gatlif was born as Michel Dahamani on September 10, 1948, to a Kabyle father and a Romani mother. · Nezavisne novine

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