Alain Delon, French cinema’s enigmatic, ‘angel-faced’ icon

After a long career that brought him legions of fans – and many detractors – French actor Alain Delon leaves behind a rich legacy in film, including some of the great classics of world cinema. A dark acting style, encapsulated in a look that earned him the nickname “angel-face”, characterised an enduring body of work – even though Delon’s reputation was sometimes marred by his often tumultuous private life. FRANCE 24 takes a look back at one of the giants of French cinema – from Delon’s dazzling rise to stardom to the disillusionment his persona provoked amongst some of the public.