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French Star Hafsia Herzi Takes on Murderous Love Triangle

1/21/2026

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French actress Hafsia Herzi will star in La Foudre, directed by Arnaud and Jean-Marie Larrieu.
She is developing Leïla Slimani’s Adèle adaptation.
La Foudre is based on Pierric Bailly’s novel and centers a murder-triggered love triangle in the Haut-Jura.
She won a César for best actress and gained Cannes recognition for The Little Sister, which explores a young Muslim woman’s identity.

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French actress Hafsia Herzi will star in La Foudre, directed by Arnaud and Jean-Marie Larrieu.
She is developing Leïla Slimani’s Adèle adaptation.
La Foudre is based on Pierric Bailly’s novel and centers a murder-triggered love triangle in the Haut-Jura.
She won a César for best actress and gained Cannes recognition for The Little Sister, which explores a young Muslim woman’s identity.