# 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]

## What this stands on

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

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