French film industry bids farewell to 'giant' Alain Delon
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00:00His filmography spans more than 90 works.
00:03The president of the Cairn Film Festival awarded Alain Delon an honorary Palme d'Or in 2019.
00:12I remember an incredibly attentive, affectionate and funny man.
00:18There were always amusing moments with him.
00:21He had an irresistible sense of sarcasm and humour.
00:28He was the embodiment of what we call a star, not just in terms of popularity and fame,
00:34but the huge works he left behind.
00:37He was a giant of French cinema.
00:43Ariel Dombel was Delon's co-star in the 1997 film Day and Night.
00:50He was the most attentive and delicate man, and the least self-centred.
00:57Fond memories, echoed by actress Véronique Jeannot.
01:05He was a man of values, opinions and a keen sense of friendship and was very honest.
01:11I owe him eternal gratitude and affection.
01:16For producer Alain Terzion, who made six films with him, including the beloved Asterix,
01:21Delon was the epitome of professionalism.
01:25As soon as he arrived on set, he was perfect.
01:29He was fresh and ready to go, with the script memorised.
01:33He just knew everything.
01:35He'd do something and the whole crew was hypnotised.
01:40And finally, his friend and fellow actor Francis Juster reminds us that Delon's work is eternal.
01:46Alain Delon isn't dead.
01:55He lives.
01:57He lives on for eternity on the screen, and in our hearts.
02:03Thank you for leaving behind your soul in your films.
02:09You belong to us, for us.
02:11He's with us forever.
02:14Thank you Alain.