April 2, 2025 8:46 pm
Full News

‘Emilia Pérez’ Sweeps Lumiere Awards with Five Wins, Including Best Film

Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez triumphed at France’s 30th Lumiere Awards, sweeping the ceremony with five major wins. The crime musical, set in Mexico and filmed in Spanish, took home the top prizes, including Best Film, Best Director for Audiard, Best Script, Best Actress for Karla Sofía Gascón, and Best Music for Camille and Clément Ducol.

The film, which follows a notorious cartel leader faking her own death to live authentically as a trans woman, also stars Selena Gomez and Zoe Saldaña. Since its success at Cannes, where it won the Jury Prize and a female ensemble award, Emilia Pérez has gathered numerous accolades internationally and is a frontrunner in the U.S. awards season. At the Golden Globes, the film claimed Best Musical or Comedy and led with four wins.

Audiard’s success at the Lumiere Awards is historic. This marks his third Best Film win, having previously won in 2006 for The Beat That My Heart Skipped and in 2019 for The Sisters Brothers. It’s also his fourth Best Director award, adding to his previous wins for A Prophet (2010), Rust and Bone (2013), and The Sisters Brothers (2019).

Other notable wins at the ceremony included Souleymane’s Story, which earned Abou Sangare the Best Actor award for his portrayal of a Guinean immigrant in Paris. Holy Cow won two awards, including Best Feature Debut and Best Male Newcomer for Clément Faveau, while The Kingdom picked up Best Female Newcomer for Ghjuvanna Benedetti.

The Lumiere Awards, a prestigious event marking the start of France’s awards season, concluded with a showcase of both established and emerging talent, ahead of the upcoming César Awards on February 28.

Related News
Iran Open to Nuclear Talks with UN, Resists ‘Pressure and Intimidation’
Russia Halts Natural Gas Exports via Ukraine as Transit Deal Expires
Trump Proposes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for Health Secretary
South Korea’s Leadership Crisis Deepens Amid Martial Law Fallout
Carrie Underwood to Perform at Donald Trump’s Inauguration
Trump Claims Efforts to De-Escalate Russia-Ukraine War Are “Under Control”
Related Posts
Bangladesh’s suicidal decision to buy Pakistani Junk fighter jets – United People will stop it
Myanmar Junta Announces Ceasefire
Taiwan Sends Warships in Response to China’s Military Drills
Repeated Attacks on US Warship in the Red Sea
Pakistan’s President Asif Ali Zardari Hospitalized
Is Yunus supporting India? Is crusade against India over?
More News

Trump Urges OPEC and Saudi Arabia to Slash Oil Prices Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

President Donald Trump has once again taken to the global stage, this time targeting OPEC and Saudi Arabia specifically, with a clear and direct demand to reduce oil prices. His statement came hot on the heels of a telephone conversation with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, where Trump underscored his frustration with the current […]

Israel Admits to Detaining Gaza Hospital Director Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya

Israel has officially acknowledged the detention of Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya, the director of Kamal Adwan Hospital in Gaza, reversing earlier claims to a local NGO that they had no knowledge of his whereabouts. This confirmation has raised concerns about his safety and treatment.According to a statement from the Israel Defense Forces (IDF), Dr. Abu […]

‘Emilia Perez’ Stars Urge Voting After Racist Jokes at Trump Rally

At the premiere of the new musical “Emilia Perez,” star Zoe Saldaña shared that she voted this week, following in the footsteps of Selena Gomez, who dropped off her ballot before the “Wizards Beyond Waverly Place” premiere. The event took place at the 28th American French Film Festival in Hollywood. “Emilia Perez,” set in Mexico, […]

MI5 Releases Confessions of Britain’s Notorious Double Agents

Top secret MI5 files detailing first-hand accounts of confessions from three of Britain’s most notorious double agents, including Mr. Kim Philby and Mr. Anthony Blunt, who spied for the Soviet Union, were released for the first time on January 14. Mr. Philby and Mr. Blunt, along with Mr. Guy Burgess, Mr. Donald Maclean, and Mr. […]

Trump Organisation Expands Investments in Vietnam Amid Trade Tensions

March 28, 2025 – The Trump Organisation, in collaboration with its Vietnamese partner, is advancing plans for multi-billion-dollar investments in golf courses, hotels, and real estate projects across Vietnam. These developments come as the Southeast Asian nation faces potential U.S. tariffs due to its significant trade surplus with Washington. The first project, valued at $1.5 […]

Gaza authorities said an Israeli air strike killed five Palestinian journalists

CAIRO – Gaza authorities said an Israeli air strike killed five Palestinian journalists in a vehicle outside a hospital on Dec 26, but the Israeli army said the victims were Islamic Jihad militants posing as media workers. Medics said the five were among at least 26 people killed in Israeli air assaults across the Palestinian […]

Operation Devil Hunt of the Yunus government violates all Human and Legal Rights in Bangladesh

Shamima Choudhury The Interim government of Dr. Muhammad Yunus in order to wipe out the supporters of the past government, the Awami League party leadership launched the “Operation Devil Hunt” 8 days ago and so far 15,601 citizens have been arrested, mostly the Awami League (AL) party activists. This nationwide joint operation of the army, […]

Brazil Will Not Engage in a Trade War with the United States

Brazil has no intention of engaging in a trade war with the United States. On Tuesday, Brazil’s Minister of Institutional Relations, Alexandre Padilha, made this statement. Brazil’s position was announced following U.S. President Donald Trump’s imposition of a 25% tariff on steel. French news agency AFP reported this news. Brazil is the second-largest steel exporter […]

When to Take Your Child to the Hospital for Dengue Fever

With dengue cases on the rise, it’s crucial for parents to be vigilant when their child has a fever, especially during the current outbreak. Dengue, a viral infection transmitted by mosquitoes, can become serious if not treated promptly. Here’s how to recognize the symptoms in children and when to seek medical help. How to Identify […]

The Rise of Fundamentalism in Bangladesh: A 54-Year Struggle for Secularism

Mohammad Shahed Bin Kasem After gaining independence from Pakistan in 1971, Bangladesh embarked on a journey to establish itself as a secular, democratic nation. The vision set by its founding leaders, especially Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, was one of a secular state that would be free from religious extremism. However, despite over five decades of independence, […]