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French Oscar-winning composer Michel Legrand dies aged 86

Sat, 26 Jan 2019 10:14:48 +0100

Prolific French composer Michel Legrand, who won three Oscars during a career spanning more than half a century, has died aged 86, his spokesman said Saturday.

France's Isabelle Huppert nominated for Best Actress Oscar for film 'Elle'

Tue, 24 Jan 2017 16:08:59 +0100

French actress Isabelle Huppert, has been nominated for Best Actress at the Oscars for performance in the film "Elle". It comes after she scooped two gongs at the Golden Globes.

The greatest moments for France in Oscar history

Fri, 26 Feb 2016 16:08:29 +0100

With the 88th Academy Awards upon us, we take a look back at the most historic French moments from the past. Dim the lights.

French composer brings home Oscar for France

Mon, 23 Feb 2015 10:55:00 +0100

French actress Marion Cotillard might not have won one, but France didn’t go home empty handed from Sunday’s Oscars. After the latest triumph we look back at France’s greatest Oscar moments.

French film industry to honour Sean Penn

Tue, 27 Jan 2015 13:52:00 +0100

US actor Sean Penn is to win an honorary French film award in Paris next month, with officials recognizing him for being a "living legend" of cinema.

Hollande's 'mistress' gets French Oscar nomination

Fri, 31 Jan 2014 12:36:00 +0100

Julie Gayet, the actress reported to have had an affair with President François Hollande, has been nominated for the French equivalent of an Oscar - for playing a super-sexy vamp.

The fairytale of French cinema's grand dame

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 18:47:00 +0100

More than half a century ago, she exploded onto the scene of world cinema, then almost completely disappeared from public life. But on February 24th, her 86th birthday, she could become the oldest person ever to win an acting Oscar. Meet Emmanuelle Riva, our French Face of the Week.

Ten great moments in French Oscar history

Sun, 24 Feb 2013 15:35:00 +0100

On the eve of Sunday’s 85th Academy Awards, The Local has trawled through tearful speeches and endless ‘Mercis’ to bring you ten of the greatest moments in French Oscar history. Can you guess what’s at Number One?

Moulin Rouge legend dies at 83

Tue, 15 Jan 2013 12:43:00 +0100

Jacki Clerico, who headed the Paris cabaret Moulin Rouge for 50 years and revived its famed revues featuring plumed can-can dancers, has died at 83.

The Artist sweeps the board at Oscars

Mon, 27 Feb 2012 08:54:00 +0100

Jean Dujardin on Sunday capped a record awards season run with an Oscar for his turn as a struggling silent film star in "The Artist," becoming the first Frenchman to win an Academy Award for acting.

The Artist cleans up at the BAFTAs

Mon, 13 Feb 2012 08:21:00 +0100

French film The Artist cleaned up at the BAFTAs on Sunday night, the British equivalent of the Oscars.

'The Artist' part of Gallic flavour at Oscars

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 08:46:00 +0100

Silent film "The Artist" added 10 Oscar nominations to its Hollywood haul on Tuesday -- and is part of a distinctly Gallic flavour to the Academy Awards shortlists this year.

The Artist star named Man of the Year

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:19:00 +0100

Three days after winning a Golden Globe for his performance in silent film The Artist, Jean Dujardin has been named Man of the Year by French GQ magazine.

Silent film wins big at Golden Globes

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 09:03:00 +0100

French film The Artist won three Golden Globe awards at Sunday night's ceremony.

French silent film wows critics

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:54:00 +0100

A silent film is the surprise dark horse in the looming race for the Oscars after it won the best film and best director prizes from the highly-regarded New York Film Critics Circle.

France's Oscar pick: 'Declaration of War'

Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:27:54 +0200

France's entry for the 2012 Academy Awards will be the recently-released film "La Guerre est Declarée" (Declaration of War).