France has unveiled a shortlist of five films to represent the country in the Academy Awards’ Best International Feature Film category. The list includes Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Cannes Grand Prize winner “Minotaur” and Antonin Baudry’s World War II-set political biopic “The Battle of De Gaulle: The Iron Age.” The CNC, France’s national film board, announces the selection as part of the process to determine France’s official submission for the international Oscar race.
Both outlets report that the shortlist serves as the next step in France’s internal selection system for the 99th Academy Awards. While “Minotaur” and “De Gaulle” receive prominent attention, the sources indicate that two additional titles also appear on the five-film list, though they are not detailed in the excerpts provided. The final choice of France’s submission is expected to follow after the shortlist stage, as French authorities evaluate the eligible projects for the Oscar campaign.
Overall, the reporting aligns on the shortlist size, the key films named, and the announcing body, with differences mainly in emphasis—one highlighting the range of titles and another focusing on “Minotaur” and “De Gaulle.”
