A great servant of the state, Marc Nicolas was an ardent defender of culture, deeply convinced that it is the cement of the republican pact.
He has placed his life at the service of creation, diversity and openness to youth.
A great cinephile, deeply committed to public service, he worked tirelessly to develop and renew French cinema at the CNC, with Ministers of Culture Jack Lang and Catherine Trautmann, and at Fémis, which he directed with talent for fourteen years.
He left his mark on this prestigious institution, greatly expanding the field of his teachings and opening it up to the youth of working-class neighbourhoods.
French cinema owes him a lot. He was a cultural activist, a friend and a strategist.
Audrey Azoulay, Minister of Culture and Communication, extends her sincere condolences to her family and loved ones.