Christian de Chalonge

Christian de Chalonge was a French filmmaker born in 1937 in Douai, known for his socially conscious films such as 'L’Argent des autres' and 'Malevil'. He passed away on December 6, 2023, at the age of 88. A graduate of Idhec and an assistant to notable directors including René Clair and Georges Franju, he made his directorial debut with 'O Salto' in 1967, which tackled themes of immigration and social issues. De Chalonge was also an advocate for the preservation of cinematic heritage, famously supporting Henri Langlois during his dismissal from the Cinémathèque française in 1968.