Charlby Dean died Monday in New York, the victim of a “sudden and unexpected illness,” according to the American press. He was 32 years old.
The South African model and actress was the heroine of “The Triangle of Grief”, which won the Palme d’Or on May 28 at the Cannes Film Festival.
In Swedish director Robin Ostlund’s comedy of condemnation and fierce satire (who actually won the Palm award with “The Square” in 2017) where Woody Harrelson rose to prominence in the cast, Sharlby Dean and Harris Dickinson play two models who grapple with reality and the limits of their relationship during a luxury cruise. , crossing with the most bizarre passengers and chaotic events, which culminate in an accident that leaves survivors stranded on a desert island.
The film will premiere in theaters in Portugal with distributor Alambique on a date yet to be announced.
Internationally, the launch will begin on September 22 in Denmark. The trailer was revealed last week and the poster was specifically revealed on Monday.
Prior to this movie that would raise her profile in the world of cinema, Sharlby Dean rose to fame as Sioned in nine episodes of 2018’s Black Lightning (Portugal’s Black Lightning).
In cinema, he had a minor role that started his career in the comedy “Spud” (2010 and 2013), produced by South Africa and with John Cleese, and the main role in the horror film “Never Sleep” (2017).
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