Into The World
By Marion Laine
2020 | 91 min | Comedy
Touching dramedy about the hardworking staff of a maternity ward and the secret past of one of the nurses.
Kenza Fortas
ActorKenza Fortas is a French actress who has quickly made a name for herself in French cinema with her intense performances and presence. She made her breakthrough in 2018 with Jean-Bernard Marlin's drama Shéhérazade, set in Marseille, which impressively captures the social realities of young people. For her leading role, Fortas was awarded the César for Best New Actress—a recognition that confirmed her extraordinary expressiveness and authenticity.
In INTO THE WORLD (2020, directed by Marion Laine), she stars alongside Sandrine Bonnaire as one of the central characters in an emotional drama about motherhood, caregiving, and life in a maternity ward. The film, originally titled VOIR LE JOUR, was produced by Pyramide Films and screened at several international festivals. Fortas once again impresses with her sensitive performance, which oscillates between strength and vulnerability.
In addition to these works, she has appeared in other notable film productions, including the crime drama BAC Nord by Cédric Jimenez (2021), which received widespread attention for its realistic staging and social theme. She is also increasingly appearing in television and streaming productions, cementing her status as one of France's most interesting young actresses.
Kenza Fortas represents a cinema that combines social reality with emotional depth. Her roles are characterized by authenticity and a remarkable naturalness—qualities that make her a defining voice of a new generation of French actresses.
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