Jean Vilar
1912–1971 (age 59)
Biography
Jean Vilar (1912–1971) reshaped French theatre as an actor and director, founding the Festival d'Avignon to place bold, pared-down productions in dialogue with everyday audiences.
He believed that the stage belonged to every citizen, a conviction that lingers in the coastal light of the Cimetière Marin in Sète where his memory endures.