Hafsia Herzi’s La Petite Dernière Secures the 2026 Alice Guy Prize, Cementing Its Status as a French Arthouse Giant

Fresh from a historic Best Actress win at Cannes and the prestigious Prix Louis-Delluc, Hafsia Herzi’s third feature continues its victory lap as it prepares for a high-stakes night at the Césars.

In the rapidly evolving landscape of French cinema, few voices are as resonant right now as Hafsia Herzi. On February 24, 2026, her third directorial effort, La Petite Dernière (The Little One), was …