Renowned French actor passed away this Sunday (18) at the age of 88
Alain Delonborn on November 8, 1935, in Sceaux, a small town on the outskirts of Paris, France, passed away this Sunday (18). Delon began his career in cinema in the 1950s and quickly stood out for his beauty and talent. He became famous in French cinema for playing characters such as heartthrobs and anti-heroes, in films that became classics of world cinema.
Check out films that marked the actor’s career:
1. The Sun as Witness (1960)

Released in 1960 and directed by René Clément, The Sun as Witness is a thriller based on the novel The Talented Mr. Ripleyby Patricia Highsmith.
In the plot, Alain Delon plays Tom Ripley, a young man who plans to murder a wealthy friend in order to steal his identity. This film was a milestone in Delon’s career, as it was his first major international production and established his name as one of the leading stars of European cinema.
2. Rocco and His Brothers (1960)

Directed by Luchino Visconti and released in 1960, Rocco and His Brothers tells the story of a family of immigrants from southern Italy who move to Milan in search of a better life. Alain Delon plays Rocco, one of the brothers who tries to keep the family together amidst difficulties. The production was awarded the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
3. The Leopard (1963)

Released in 1963, The Leopardis a historical epic based on the novel of the same name by Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusa. The story is set in 19th-century Sicily and addresses the decline of the local aristocracy during the Italian unification. Alain plays Tancredi, a young nobleman trying to adapt to the social changes of the time. The film won the Palme d’Or at the Cannes Film Festival and is considered one of the greatest classics of cinema.
4. The Eclipse (1962)

The Eclipsedirected by Michelangelo Antonioni and released in 1962, is a drama that explores alienation and emotional emptiness in modern society. Alain plays Piero, a stockbroker who becomes involved with Monica Vitti’s character. The film is considered a landmark in modernist cinema.
5. The Samurai (1967)

Released in 1967 and directed by Jean-Pierre Melville, The Samuraiis a crime film that has become a classic of the genre. Delon plays Jef Costello, a professional killer who follows a strict code of conduct. Delon’s performance in this film was fundamental in consolidating his image as the ”anti-hero archetype” in cinema.
6. The Pool (1969)

Directed by Jacques Deray and released in 1969, The Pool is a psychological thriller set in the French Riviera. Alain Delon plays Jean-Paul, a man involved in a love triangle with Romy Schneider and Maurice Ronet’s characters.
The production is also remembered for Delon’s reunion with Romy Schneider, with whom he had a relationship in real life.

7. Mr. Klein (1976)

Released in 1976, SirKlein is a drama directed by Joseph Losey set in Nazi-occupied Paris during World War II. Delon plays Robert Klein, an art dealer who is mistaken for a leader of the French Resistance.
Source: Rollingstone

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