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List of Academy Award winners and nominees from France

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Source revisionSep 2, 2026
Entity authorityQ3080778 ↗
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This is a list of French Academy Award winners and nominees. This list details the performances of French actors, actresses, and films that have either been submitted or nominated for, or have won, an Academy Award (The Oscars). This list is current as of the 96th Academy Awards ceremony held on March 10, 2024.

Best Actor

Leading

Supporting

Best Actress

Leading

Supporting

Best Animated Feature

This list focuses on French-born directors and producers.

Best Production Design

This list focuses on French-born art directors and set decorators.

Best Cinematography

This list focuses on French-born cinematographers.

Best Costume Design

This list focuses on French-born costume designers.

Best Makeup and Hairstyling

This list focuses on French-born makeup artist.

Best Director

Best Documentary Feature

This list focuses on French-born producers/directors.

Best Editing

This list focuses on French-born film editors.

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