What does cinema represent for me? Cinema is a universal language that allows us to heal, bear witness, and bring people together. It is also an amazing tool for emotion and transmission.
I am a Beninese and French filmmaker and actress based in France.
I moved from Benin over a decade ago to pursue my studies, and soon discovered both the richness and the struggles of exile and uprooting. My personal journey, shaped by a dual cultural identity, fuels my cinematic vision where themes of belonging, resilience, and hope intertwine.
My debut short film, RETURNEE (2025), draws directly from my own story and serves as a tribute to my late father. Through this film, I aims to give voice to the experiences of the African diaspora while telling a universal story that resonates with audiences everywhere. As a first-time filmmaker, I am determined to bring my work to the international stage and pursue opportunities from Africa to Hollywood.
Official selection
RETURNEE
The Black Film Summit
Yorkville,
2026
Official selection
RETURNEE
International Black & Diversity Film Festival
Ajax, Toronto
Nominee Best Actress
RETURNEE
Barcelona Indie Awards
Barcelona
Best First Time Filmmaker
RETURNEE
Dublin international film festival
Dublin
Best French short
RETURNEE
Cannes Lumière shorts festival
Cannes
Honorable Mention / Best supportive actress
RETURNEE
RED MOVIE AWARDS
REIMS
Nominée
RETURNEE
Cal Film Festival - Fall 2025
Los Angeles
Best actress
RETURNEE
Durham Region International Black & Diversity Film Festival - 2025
Nominée
RETURNEE
Hollywood Discovery Awards - 2025
Los Angeles
High School
ESJ PARIS
Birth Date
September 24, 1986
Birth City
COTONOU
Current City
REQUISTA
Gender
Female
Pronouns
She/Her
Eye Color
Brown
Zodiac Sign
Libra
I'm athletic
I started taking piano lessons 1 year ago, I'm doing well.
I draw a little
I like to dance
"The art of success lies in knowing how to surround yourself with the best people" JFK
What does cinema represent for me? Cinema is a universal language that allows us to heal, bear witness, and bring people together. It is also an amazing tool for emotion and transmission.
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