“An Indescribable Emotion”: Gessica Généus on Presenting Her New Film at Cannes 2026

Haitian director and actress Gessica Généus is returning to the Festival de Cannes in 2026 with her film Marie Madeleine. Having begun her career as an actress in the film Barikad by Richard Sénécal, she continues her journey as a director.

Five years after Freda, the Haitian director and actress returns to the Cannes Film Festival with Marie Madeleine. Contacted by the editorial team following the announcement, she shared her thoughts with Ticket.

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