Studiocanal has revealed a captivating glimpse into the upcoming film 'Violette', directed by the renowned Jean-Pierre Jeunet. The movie showcases Leïla Bekhti, a celebrated French actor, in a compelling performance that has already garnered critical acclaim. Bekhti portrays Violette Toussaint, a cemetery caretaker in Burgundy, whose peaceful life is filled with conversations and stories of love and loss. However, her routine is disrupted when a local police chief arrives with an unusual request, leading her to uncover long-buried mysteries from her past. The film also stars Matthias Schoenaerts, Melvil Poupaud, Anouk Grinberg, Sergio Castellitto, and Alban Lenoir, with a captivating still image of Bekhti and Elodie Batard Gaultier. 'Violette' is an adaptation of Valérie Perrin's best-selling novel, 'Fresh Water for Flowers', which has sold over 3 million copies worldwide. The movie is produced by Mediawan labels Palomar and 24 25 Films, and Studiocanal is co-producing, handling international sales, and distributing it in key territories including France, the U.K., Benelux, Germany, Austria, Poland, Australia, and New Zealand. With its captivating cast and intriguing plot, 'Violette' promises to be a standout French-language film in Studiocanal's 2026 slate.
