Emma Benestan is a multifaceted creative force, hailing from the intersection of French and Algerian cultures, with a distinguished career spanning the realms of direction, screenwriting, and editing.
Following her graduation from the esteemed La Fémis, Benestan's early endeavors yielded a series of remarkable short films, including "Un monde sans bête", which premiered at the Clermont Ferrand Film Festival in 2018, as well as "Goût bacon" and "Belle Gueule", both of which garnered widespread critical acclaim and numerous festival selections, with "Goût bacon" being shortlisted for the prestigious French Academy Awards.
Benestan's feature film debut, "Fragile", deftly subverts traditional comedic conventions, presenting a refreshingly feminist perspective on contemporary masculinity with unbridled enthusiasm. Released in theaters in 2021, the film received widespread critical acclaim, solidifying Benestan's reputation as a bold and innovative storyteller.
Beyond her work as a director, Benestan has also honed her skills as an editor, collaborating on notable feature films such as "Mektoub my love", directed by the acclaimed Abdellatif Kechiche, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival in 2017. Furthermore, Benestan has been involved in various projects as a screenwriter, including "The Right Words", which premiered in Competition at the esteemed Cannes Film Festival in 2021, cementing her status as a versatile and accomplished creative force in the world of cinema.
