Instagram/FKA Twigs & Maïmouna Douc Movie FKA Twigs stars as Josephine Baker in a new biopic directed by Maïmouna Doucouré, set to launch at Cannes. May 12, 2026 AceShowbiz - Grammy-winning artist FKA Twigs has been confirmed to star as legendary entertainer Josephine Baker in an upcoming biographical film chronicling Baker's extraordinary life. The feature will be written and directed by French filmmaker Maïmouna Doucouré, known for her acclaimed films Cuties and Hawa.