Reda Kateb

Personal context

Summary

Reda Kateb is a French actor and filmmaker known for Un prophète, Hippocrate, Hors normes, and Les Promesses. His work often follows people on the margins of society and explores care, social class, immigration, and overlooked chapters of French history. Kateb chaired the CNC’s diversity committee for a year, saying he wanted to spotlight people who lacked the resources to advance in the industry. He has also signed an appeal supporting migrants and spoken publicly about immigrant representation and stereotypes in French cinema.