Which feature film will succeed Tran Anh Hung’s The Passion of Dodin Bouffant, the work that was supposed to represent France in the race for the best foreign film at the Oscars this year, but was not selected by the prestigious Academy in the final stage?
Four candidates were recently selected by the committee responsible for selecting the film that will receive this honor. Through a press release, CNC revealed the list.
– We all imagine Payal Kapadia as a light
– The Count of Monte Cristo by Alexandre de la Patelliere and Mathieu Delaporte
– Emilia Perez by Jacques Audiard
– Courtesy of Alain Giraud
The lucky finalist will be announced on September 18 after hearings by a panel of eleven members, including President Charles Tesson.
4 films presented in Cannes
With over 8 million admissions, The Count of Monte Cristo is one of this summer’s biggest blockbusters. Emilia Perez, on the other hand, was honored at Cannes: the Jury Prize and the Best Actress Prize went to Zoe Saldana, Selena Gomez, Adriana Paz and Carla Sofia Gascon. Also featured in this festival: All We Imagine As Light, a soft, gentle and bright Franco-Indian co-production that was crowned with the Grand Prize. Finally, the thriller Miséricorde is up for grabs and hits theaters on October 16.
On Tuesday, December 17, the Oscar Academy will announce the preliminary list of 15 feature films selected in the category of best foreign language film. On Friday, January 17, 2025, 5 nominees will be announced. The Oscar ceremony will be held on Sunday, March 2, 2025.
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