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‘Poor Things’ Standout Suzy Bemba Wants to Rethink the French Industry: ‘It’s Time to Break Stereotypes’


'Poor Things' breakout Suzy Bemba wants to play a more proactive role reshaping and rethinking the French industry.

Recently named as one of Unifrance’s 10 to Watch for 2024, “ Poor Things ” breakout Suzy Bemba wants to play a more proactive role reshaping and rethinking the French industry. A little over two years ago, Ariane Labed (“The Lobster”), Daphné Patakia (“Benedetta”), Zita Hanrot (“The Hookup Plan”) and I founded the organization after a series of informal dinners during which we realized that we had been isolated from one another by this construct of competition. I need to know that the vision I serve will not be harmful, that it won’t perpetuate stereotypes or dangers – which can lead to real public health concerns – whether by way of colonialist, racist, patriarchal, or homophobic representations.

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