Denis Villeneuve receives one of France’s top cultural honours

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Quebecois filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has received one of France’s highest cultural honours for his contributions to cinema.

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Quebecois filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has received one of France’s highest cultural honours for his contributions to cinema.

The “Dune” director was awarded the insignia of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by French culture minister Rachida Dati.

Dati says in a statement that the director was recognized for his “exceptional” career and contributions to the global influence of French-speaking cinema talents.

Quebecois filmmaker Denis Villeneuve poses for a portrait with French Culture Minister Rachida Dati in a Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, handout photo. The
Quebecois filmmaker Denis Villeneuve poses for a portrait with French Culture Minister Rachida Dati in a Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, handout photo. The "Dune" director was awarded the insignia of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters. THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Ministere de la Culture, *MANDATORY CREDIT*

In addition to “Dune” and its sequel, Villeneuve has helmed blockbusters such as “Blade Runer 2049,” “Arrival” and “Sicario.”

He is currently working on the third film in the “Dune” saga.

The Order of Arts and Letters honours individuals who have distinguished themselves through their artistic or literary achievements, or through contributions that have elevated the influence of arts and culture in France and around the world.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 15, 2024.

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