Behi Djanati Atai

Biography

Behi Djanati Ataï is a French actress and casting director born in Tehran, Iran, who fled with her family after the Islamic Revolution. She pursued her passion for theater at the National School of Theater Arts in Paris and began performing in France's theatrical productions before transitioning to cinema. Notable roles include For a Moment, Freedom (2008), Under the Shadow (2016), and Green Border (2023), where she played Afghan English teacher Leila.