Rachida Brakni

Rachida Brakni is a French actress, director, screenwriter, and author of Algerian heritage. Born in Paris to Algerian parents, she trained at the prestigious Conservatoire National Supérieur d'Art Dramatique before joining the Comédie-Française in 2001. She quickly gained recognition for her outstanding stage performances, winning a Molière Award for Ruy Blas.

Her breakthrough in cinema came with Chaos (2001), a role that earned her the César Award for Most Promising Actress. Since then, she has built an impressive career across film, television, and theatre, appearing in productions such as Barakat!, Neuilly sa mère!, The Straight Line (La Ligne droite), Baron Noir, Lonely Planet (2024), and Spies of Terror (2024). She has also directed theatre productions and films and published books, showcasing her versatility as a storyteller.