French film awards put diversity on show

France's top film awards ceremony, the Cesars, got underway Friday with screen legends such as Gerard Depardieu and Catherine Deneuve in the running and films about immigration and clashing cultures tipped for honours. The highlight of the French film industry's calendar comes just two days before the Oscars are handed out, with the critically acclaimed Franco-Turkish production "Mustang" -- also tipped for a best foreign language film Oscar -- a firm favourite after receiving nine nominations. The film by Franco-Turkish director Deniz Gamze Erguven, tells the story of five sisters in rural Turkey forced into arranged marriages.

Read More http://ift.tt/1QLABXW

Bagikan Berita Ini