Latcho Drom director Tony Gatlif dies aged 77
Film-maker acclaimed for his celebrations of Roma culture had been working on a ‘historical film project’ in Provence
TL;DR
- Tony Gatlif, a French director famous for films celebrating Roma culture, died at 77.
- He passed away in Arles, France, while working on a historical film project.
- His notable films include 'Latcho Drom' (1993) and 'Gadjo Dilo' (1997).
- Gatlif's work often focused on music, movement, exile, and lives that go unnoticed.
- Born Michel Dahmani in Algeria, he had Berber and Roma heritage and moved to France in 1960.