French actor Alen Delon, one of the brightest symbols of world cinema, died at the age of 88. His death was reported by L'Agence France-Presse, citing the statement of his children.
Alen Delon was not just an actor - he became an icon of French cinema, the embodiment of unsurpassed charm and elegance. His career began in 1957, when a young Delon took his first steps in cinema, and since then he became one of his most famous and influential actors.
Its filmography consists of more than a hundred tapes, many of which have become a classic. It is difficult to imagine a modern cinema without such masterpieces as "in the bright sun", "Rockco and his brothers", "Leopard", "unconquered", "samurai", "swimming pool", "Sicilian clan" and "Borsalino". In each of these films, Delon showed its unique ability to combine strength and vulnerability, rigidity and subtle sensuality.
Particularly memorable are his roles in the films of director Lukino Visconti, with whom Delon has collaborated several times. In particular, the Rockco and his Brother's tape became one of the most famous in his career, and Leopard received a golden palm branch at the 1963 Cannes Film Festival.
Not only did Alen Delon play the roles on the screen, but also influenced the development of cinema, acting as a producer and even a director. His magnetism and charisma have attracted the attention of millions of viewers around the world, and his films continue to be admired even after decades.
The life of the Delon was full of glory and tragedies. His romantic relationships with famous women, his friendship and cooperation with large cinematographers were all his difficult but extremely vivid life path.
After the active film career, Delon was less likely to appear on the screen, but continued to remain an important figure in the cultural life of France. In 2019, at the Cannes Film Festival, he received an honorary golden palm branch for his contribution to cinema, which became a recognition of his invaluable influence on the world cinema.
