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French epic Monte Cristo takes lead role in star-studded Césars race

French actor Pierre Niney in the role of Edmond Dantès in The Count of Monte Cristo, which garnered 14 nominations for the 2025 César awards. © JÉRÔME PRÉBOIS

The Count of Monte Cristo and Emilia Perez are among the most-nominated films for the 50th edition of the César awards, France’s equivalent of the Oscars. The ceremony, hosted by Catherine Deneuve, will take place on 28 February in Paris.

A big-budget French adaptation of Alexandre Dumas's epic novel, The Count of Monte Cristo leads the 2025 Césars with 14 nominations.

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