Lyna Khoudri is a French-Algerian actress recognized for her impactful roles in both French and international films. Born on October 3, 1992, in Algiers, Algeria, she moved to France during her childhood to escape the civil unrest. She studied theater at the Conservatoire National Supérieur d’Art Dramatique in Paris.

Khoudri gained widespread recognition for her role in the 2017 film “Les Bienheureux” (The Blessed), for which she won the Orizzonti Award for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival. Her performance in “Papicha” (2019) as Nedjma, a young woman defying societal norms, earned her the César Award for Most Promising Actress in 2020.

Filmography

Feature Films:

1. “Les Bienheureux” (The Blessed, 2017) - Feriel
2. “L’Apollon de Gaza” (2018) - Narrator (voice)
3. “Papicha” (2019) - Nedjma (Nedj)
4. “Roubaix, une lumière” (Oh Mercy!, 2019) - Muslim woman (uncredited)
5. “Gagarine” (2020) - Diana
6. “Haute Couture” (2021) - Jade
7. “The French Dispatch” (2021) - Juliette
8. “Nos Frangins” (Our Brothers, 2022) - Sarah
9. “Houria” (2022) - Houria

Television:

1. “Savages” (Les Sauvages, 2019) - Lyès Zeggaï

Short Films:

1. “L’Âge des Sirènes” (2016) - Jamila
2. “The Man with a Dog” (2019) - Hajar

Awards and Nominations

• Orizzonti Award for Best Actress at the Venice Film Festival (2017) for Les Bienheureux.
• César Award for Most Promising Actress (2020) for Papicha.
• Nominations at the Lumières Awards, Magritte Awards, and Globes de Cristal Awards for her role in Papicha.

Lyna Khoudri’s nuanced performances continue to earn her critical acclaim, making her a notable presence in contemporary cinema.