Jean-Marc Vallée, famous Quebec director, died suddenly at the age of 58

The world of cinema is in mourning. Sunday December 26, 2021, at the age of only 58, Jean-Marc Vallée, director, is dead. It was his son who confirmed the information to Radio-Canada. He breathed his last in the region of Quebec City (Canada). If the causes of his death have not yet been revealed, the famous director is said to have died suddenly and unexpectedly. Immediately, Nathan Ross, his production partner, paid him a nice tribute. “Jean-Marc was synonymous with creativity, authenticity and trying things differently. He was a true artist and a generous, loving guy. Everyone who worked with him couldn’t help but see the talent and vision he possessed. He was a friend, a creative partner and an older brother to me. The Maestro will be sorely missed, but it is heartwarming to know that his magnificent style and hard-hitting work that he shared with the world will live on.. “

While Jean-Marc Vallée began his career as a director in Canada, he then enjoyed international success. In 2009, it was he who made Victoria: The Young Years of a Queen, then Dallas Buyers Club, four years later. The latter film was notably nominated in numerous categories at the Oscars, including that of best film. He won the Oscar for best editing. He is also the co-creator and director of the hit series Big Little Lies. He received the Emmy Award in 2017 for this series.

Jean-Marc Vallée co-wrote the hit series Big Little Lies

It’s because of CRAZY, in 2005, that his career really took off. He won the Jutra prize, the Quebec equivalent of the César, for best Quebec film, best director and best screenplay.

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