Cannes 2025: Actress's Unconventional Hamlet Debut Spotlights Suburb Culture

Cannes 2025: Actress Lyna Khoudri's Unconventional Hamlet Debut Highlights Suburb Culture. Lyna Khoudri, star of "Les Aigles de la République," recently recounted her unusual start in acting. In an interview at the Cannes Film Festival, she described performing Hamlet in a kebab shop in Aubervilliers. This unconventional setting underscores the challenges of bringing cultural experiences to underprivileged areas. "It was a crazy project," Khoudri explained, "but far more engaging than it might appear." The interview also touched on the broader issue of cultural access in Parisian suburbs, suggesting that innovative approaches are needed to overcome these challenges. The event highlights the resilience of the arts and the determination to reach wider audiences.