Quebecois filmmaker Denis Villeneuve has received one of France’s highest cultural honours for his contributions to cinema.
The “Dune” director was awarded the insignia of Chevalier of the Order of Arts and Letters by French culture minister Rachida Dati.
Dati says in a statement that the director was recognized for his “exceptional” career and contributions to the global influence of French-speaking cinema talents.
In addition to “Dune” and its sequel, Villeneuve has helmed blockbusters such as “Blade Runer…