The founder of Action Froid has passed away. Long live Action Froid!
Paris, January 27, 2026
“There are men who leave a mark of greatness;
Laurent was one of them… I loved capturing that presence,
that human force that hits you right in the face.
I took it in, I held onto it… Forever.”
Nicole Banoun
Director of Photography – film “Laurent Eyzat, quand fraternité fait loi”
Like Paul Fort’s little white horse, he was very brave and forged ahead, leading others in his wake… And so, in the winter of 2012, outraged by the number of people living on the streets, he founded Action Froid, an organization dedicated to helping the homeless.
“– Laurent had a huge heart, boundless energy, and an innate sense of humor that went hand in hand with great modesty…
– Farewell, my friend; dance among the stars now—you will remain in our hearts forever.
– With his passing, humanity has lost a hero unlike any other.
– Thanks to his organization and thanks to our film Imagine, let’s hope that his warmth of spirit continues to shine… especially in times like these.
– This is very sad news. A man who dedicated his life to the most vulnerable. I hope he passed away peacefully and surrounded by loved ones.
– He had told me he was sick. Despite everything, he kept his wit, his humor, and his good spirits—qualities we all appreciated at Projet Imagine.
– A genuine man, no-nonsense. An Imagine hero who embodied truth, selflessness, and sensitivity. He will leave a huge void.”
So, while Laurent has moved on to other “outreach missions,” Action Froid is still here and needs all the support it can get! The idea is simple: anyone can come—no strings attached, no obligations. Just spending a Saturday night lending a hand to the outreach teams is already a huge help. So go for it! It’s the best tribute we can pay him…
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To better understand the extraordinary achievements of this remarkable man, we invite you to watch—or rewatch—the film we dedicated to him, directed by Jean Chaffard-Luçon in 2019: “Laurent Eyzat: When Brotherhood Is the Law.”
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