Riad SATTOUF (1978, France) is a French writer, comic book artist and director with Syrian roots. He has succesfully published various graphic novels and has a weekly comic in the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. In 2009, he made his directing debut with the award-winning film The French Kissers. Jacky in the Kingdom of Women is his second film.

Riad Sattouf

In the Kingdom of Bubunne, women are in power while men wear veils and do domestic tasks. Jacky, a lovely young man who dreams of marrying the 'Colonelle' (Charlotte Gainsbourg) has to struggle like a Cinderella to realize his dreams. Delightful satire on gender, power and veggies. Nominated for The Big Screen Award.

IFFR 2025
30 Jan – 9 Feb 2025

Riad Sattouf

Filmography

Riad Sattouf at IFFR

Jacky au royaume des filles