François Ruffin
Biography
François Ruffin is a French journalist, filmmaker, author, and politician, best known for directing the satirical film Merci patron! and co-founding the satirical quarterly Fakir. He has held the seat for Somme's 1st constituency in the National Assembly since 2017 and was a key figure in the formation of the Nuit debout movement in France. Ruffin is also a prominent figure in French politics, having broken ties with La France Insoumise to form the New Popular Front alliance.