Jean-Marc Vallée, the award-winning director of the film “Dallas Buyers Club” and the hit HBO show “Big Little Lies,” was found dead this weekend at his cabin outside Quebec City. He was 58.
His publicist, Bumble Ward, said his death had been unexpected. He did not provide the cause or other details.
The Canadian-born Mr. Vallée was known for a naturalistic and generous approach to filmmaking that colleagues said brought out the best in those he worked with. He avoided artificial lighting; he even avoided rehearsals. He also became known for directing several films and television series with strong female leads.
His first feature film, “Liste Noire” (“Black List”), a 1995 thriller that follows the trial of a judge, was nominated for several Genie Awards, the Canadian equivalent of the Oscar, including the award for best picture. Ten years later he directed and…
