Leïla Bekhti Unearths Secrets in Jeunet's Latest

Director Jean-Pierre Jeunet, celebrated for "Amelie," returns with "Violette," featuring Cesar-winning actor Leïla Bekhti in the titular role. The film adapts Valérie Perrin's internationally acclaimed novel, "Fresh Water for Flowers," which has sold over three million copies worldwide. Bekhti portrays Violette Toussaint, a kind-hearted cemetery caretaker in a quaint Burgundian town, whose days are filled with conversations with the deceased and the living.

Violette's tranquil existence is challenged when a local police chief arrives, initiating a series of events that force her to confront hidden truths from her past. This encounter sets the stage for a narrative exploring themes of love, loss, and the courage to embrace life anew.

The film, which recently concluded its production in France, also boasts a strong supporting cast including Matthias Schoenaerts and Melvil Poupaud. Studiocanal is handling international sales and distribution across key territories, marking it as a significant release for their 2026 slate.