The Minister of Culture sends her congratulations to Jacques Audiard's team and announces her presence at the ceremony on March 2 in Los Angeles.
The nominations for the 2025 Oscars, revealed this Thursday, January 23, give pride of place to French cinema. Particularly with Emilia Perezby Jacques Audiard, which achieved a historic record by being represented in 13 categories, a first for a non-English-speaking film. An influence praised by Rachida Dati in a press release sent to BFMTV:
“I would like to send my warmest congratulations to Jacques Audiard and the entire ‘Emilia Pérez’ team for this exceptional recognition, which once again testifies to the genius of French cinema,” declared the Minister of Culture.
Already praised at the Cannes Film Festival last May (the best actress prize was awarded to the four main actresses) as well as at the Golden Globes in early January (four statuettes won), the film will therefore continue its awards race on March 2, in Los Angeles.
This rain of nominations allows Emilia Pereza musical comedy about the gender transition of a drug trafficker, to become part of the history of this prestigious awards ceremony: its 13 nominations make it the most nominated non-English language film at the Oscars of all time.
In addition, its star Karla Sofía Gascón becomes the first transgender actress to compete in the best actress category.
-The Substance, another French UFO
“I also salute all the other French films and French talents nominated for the Oscars this year,” continues Rachida Dati. Because Jacques Audiard is not the only French filmmaker to make a place at the 2025 Oscars. Coralie Fargeat sees his phenomenon film The Substanceworn by Demi Moore and Margaret Qualley, nominated in five categories.
“Your works enrich the global cultural dialogue and make us proud,” adds Rachida Dati. “In these times marked by tragedies that remind us of the fragility of our existence, art and cinema continue to reaffirm their essential role in bringing together and inspiring.”
The popularity of made in France
In conclusion, the Minister of Culture announces that she will be on hand to support the French films named: “I am meeting the teams on March 2 in Los Angeles for this exceptional celebration of cinema. Until then, we We send you our warmest thoughts and all our encouragement for this extraordinary adventure.”
The influence of French cinema at the 2025 Oscars comes a year after the international success ofAnatomy of a fallby Justine Triet. The feature film received five nominations during the 2024 edition and won the award for best original screenplay.
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