Jalil Lespert

Actor

Director

Jalil Lespert is a French actor, director, and screenwriter. He gained initial recognition for his acting role in Laurent Cantet's "Ressources humaines" (Human Resources) in 1999, which earned him the César Award for Most Promising Actor. As a director, Lespert made a significant impact with his film "Yves Saint Laurent" (2014), a biographical drama about the famous fashion designer, which received critical acclaim. Other notable films he directed include "24 Mesures" (2007) and "Iris" (2016). Lespert continues to be an influential figure in French cinema both in front of and behind the camera.