Jacques Audiard's musical was the big winner at the 50th César Awards, France's equivalent to the Oscars, but scandal-stricken star Karla Sofía Gascón was snubbed in the best actress category.

Jacques Audiard ’s crime musical “ Emilia Perez ” won a raft of prizes, including best film and director, at the 50th edition of the Cesar Awards, France’s equivalent to the Oscars, on Friday in Paris.

The Spanish-language musical drama "Emilia Pérez" has won seven of France's César film awards, including for best film, best director and best adaptation, despite the controversy unleashed by old posts by lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón.

Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Pérez,' a new version of 'The Count of Monte-Cristo,' and French romantic drama 'Beating Hearts' are the frontrunners at the 50th César Awards, France's equivalent to the Oscars.

Oscar contender “Emilia Pérez” has been named the best French film of the year at the Césars awards, and under-fire Karla Sofia Gascón made a rare public appearance.

“Emilia Pérez” won Best Film from the French 2025 César Awards, a major win for the Netflix film ahead of the Oscars. Jacques Audiard’s movie had earned 13 Oscar nominations but then fell out of frontrunner status.

Despite the controversies surrounding the film in the US, France has awarded Jacques Audiard’s cartel trans musical 'Emilia Pérez' seven Césars, including Best Film – beating favourites like 'The Count Of Monte Cristo' and 'Beating Hearts'.