He died suddenly.
Jean-Marc Vallée, the Canadian director, died on the evening of December 25 in a residence in the Quebec City region at the age of 58, his son confirmed to Radio Canada.
The causes of his death are not yet known.
In 2005, Jean-Marc Vallée became known internationally with “CRAZY”, a film which tells the story of a gay teenager in the 1960s. A feature film which earned him an Oscar nomination in the best category. foreign language film.
A few years later, he signed “Dallas Buyers Club” in 2013. With the poster of this film, nominated for the Oscar for best film, which traces the illness of an HIV-positive, Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto are crowned best actor and Best Supporting Actor.
"A true artist"
In recent years, it is on the small screen that Jean-Marc Vallée has stood out: with the series “Big Little Lies”, launched in 2017, and which features Reese Witherspoon and Nicole Kidman.
A miniseries that has received numerous awards, including an Emmy for Best Director for a Miniseries and Best Miniseries.
Nathan Ross, his producer friend, estimates from Variety that "Jean-Marc fought for creativity, authenticity and trying different things".
“He was a true artist, generous and benevolent.
Everyone who worked with him couldn't help but notice his talent and vision.
He was a friend, a creative companion and an old brother to me.
The maestro will be sorely missed but it is heartwarming to think that his magnificent style and hard-hitting work will continue to be shared ”.