Trending Now - Leïla Bekhti Takes the Helm of Cannes' Un Certain Regard Jury

WHO:

Deadline - French actress Leïla Bekhti has been announced as President of the Cannes Film Festival's Un Certain Regard Jury.

Variety - Leïla Bekhti is a Cannes regular who gained recognition in Jacques Audiard's "A Prophet."

Deadline - The jury will also include Senegalese producer Angèle Diabang, Lebanon’s composer Khaled Mouzanar, Italy’s director Laura Samani, and France’s director Thomas Cailley.

WHAT:

Deadline - Leïla Bekhti will preside over the Un Certain Regard jury at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival.

Variety - Bekhti won the César Award for Most Promising Actress in 2011 for her role in "All that Glitters."

WHEN:

Deadline - The 2026 Cannes Film Festival will take place in 2026.

WHY:

Variety - Leïla Bekhti's appointment continues the tradition of notable figures presiding over the jury, following UK filmmaker Molly Manning Walker in 2025.

HOW:

Deadline - The jury's composition includes a diverse group of international filmmakers and artists, reflecting a range of perspectives in cinema.

(UPDATED April 17, 2026 19:22 UTC)

Leïla Bekhti has been announced as the President of the Un Certain Regard Jury for the 2026 Cannes Film Festival, continuing the tradition of notable figures in this role. Bekhti, a Cannes regular recognized for her work in Jacques Audiard's "A Prophet," won the César Award for Most Promising Actress in 2011 for her role in "All that Glitters." The jury will feature a diverse group of international filmmakers and artists, including Senegalese producer Angèle Diabang, Lebanese composer Khaled Mouzanar, Italian director Laura Samani, and French director Thomas Cailley.