France, March 3 -- While the big winner at the Oscars on Sunday was the independent film "Anora", directed by Sean Barker, French filmmakers - on and offstage - were honoured during the ceremony.

"Anora", about a sex worker's tumultuous marriage to a Russian oligarch's son, dominated the Oscars, winning five awards including best picture, best director, best editing, best original screenplay, and best actress for the 25-year-old Mikey Madison.

The ceremony also highlighted that 2024 was another exceptional year for French cinema.Emilia Perez

Jacques Audiard's "Emilia Perez" was the most nominated non-English film in the history of the awards, and Zoe Saldana, who played a lawyer in the film, won best actress in a supporting role.

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