Death of Alain Delon: How the legendary actor supported Ukraine with his voice

After the news of the death of the legendary actor Alain Delon, known for his roles in the films "Red Circle" and "Samurai", a video appeared on the Internet again, which touched many.

Alain Delon and Shevchenko's "Testament": a symbolic act of support

In 2022, Delon read Taras Shevchenko's "Testament" in the French adaptation, showing his solidarity with the Ukrainian people.

"When I die, bury me on a grave In the middle of the wide steppe In the Ukraine miles, So that the deer in the wide field, And the Dnieper, and the steeps. You could see, you could hear, How the roaring roar. How it will be carried from Ukraine Into the blue sea..."

French-Ukrainian cultural collaboration: support in difficult times

This gesture was part of the project of solidarity with the Ukrainian people, organized by journalist Cyril Viguier and the Embassy of Ukraine in France. Delon read Kobzar's poetry, and a video of the performance was released on YouTube.

Conversation with Volodymyr Zelensky: friendly compliments

In 2022, Delon had the opportunity to talk with the President of Ukraine, Volodymyr Zelensky, on the air of the French television channel TV5 Monde. During this conversation, they exchanged friendly compliments. Zelensky admitted that he was never as brilliant an actor as Delon, to which the actor replied that he would never become such a worthy president.

Order of Merit: recognition of support

Although Delon was unable to come to Ukraine, earlier this year he was awarded the Order of Merit for his powerful support of our country. Delon admired the Ukrainian people, the military and the president, and even read poems from the classics of Ukrainian literature.

Editor: Yana Davydiuk