Laurent Cantet, the acclaimed French director known for his impactful films that often explored themes of diversity and class, has passed away at the age of 63. Cantet, who won the prestigious Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival in 2008 for his film 'The Class,' was celebrated for his thoughtful and empathetic approach to filmmaking. His notable works include 'TIME OUT,' 'HUMAN RESOURCES,' and 'HEADING SOUTH.' At the time of his death on Thursday, confirmed by his agent, he was preparing to begin production on a new project titled 'ENZO,' co-written with Robin Campillo and set to star Elodie Bouchez and Pierfrancesco Favino. The film industry mourns the loss of a filmmaker who consistently tackled significant social issues in his work.
With the sad news of the passing of French director Laurent Cantet, a repost of @BrandonMH's print edition interview with Cantet about his Palme d'Or-winning "The Class." https://t.co/taAdGgpkIm
Very sad. A great filmmaker and lovely man. R.I.P. Laurent Cantet. https://t.co/eIkE3Tlfxp
Laurent Cantet, film-maker who tackled diversity and class in France, dies aged 63 https://t.co/m4mY8txuPc
Laurent Cantet, Palme d’Or-winning French director, dies https://t.co/GJwG3uklW2
French filmmaker Laurent Cantet, who won the Palme d'Or in Cannes in 2008 for his school-set film 'The Class', died on Thursday at age 63, his agent said 📽️ 🇫🇷 https://t.co/ZXkRJ8f4bg https://t.co/46Q4dN3c02
TIME OUT remains one of the best films of the 21st century. And THE CLASS and HUMAN RESOURCES are also excellent. Very sad loss of a thoughtful and empathetic filmmaker. https://t.co/jFMsaBjlXu
Laurent Cantet, the French director who won the Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival in 2008 for his film “The Class,” has died. He was 63. https://t.co/AYHgVvAv1R
R.I.P. Laurent Cantet (1961-2024) https://t.co/tUWqoxbN1f
Sad news w/ the passing of Laurent Cantet. He was prepping ENZO -which he co-wrote w/ Robin Campillo and was set to star Elodie Bouchez and Pierfrancesco Favino. We hope that this project backed by @Marieluciani does see the light. https://t.co/cAEBBld7hy
Laurent Cantet, French Director Who Won Palme d'Or for 'The Class,' Dies at 63 https://t.co/AYHgVvAv1R
Terrible news about a brilliant filmmaker. HUMAN RESOURCES, TIME OUT, HEADING SOUTH, the Palme d’Or-winning THE CLASS, THE WORKSHOP and many more … RIP Laurent Cantet. https://t.co/MDk6QjGXXc
Laurent Cantet Dies: French Cannes Palme D’Or Winning Director Was 63 https://t.co/XVYdqW5e0d