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France's Lumière Awards: 'The Stranger' Leads Nominations
13 Dec, 2025
Summary
- 'The Stranger' leads with six nominations for France's Lumière Awards.
- The awards are voted on by international journalists and kick off awards season.
- The ceremony will be held on January 18 at Paris' Institut du monde arabe.
The 31st Lumière Awards nominations have been announced, with François Ozon's "The Stranger" leading the pack with six nods. This adaptation of Albert Camus' novel is considered a frontrunner as France's awards season officially begins.
Often referred to as France's Golden Globes, the Lumière Awards are decided by international journalists and signal the start of the prestigious awards calendar. The January 18 ceremony will feature "The Stranger" competing for Best Film against other strong contenders.
Notable films also receiving multiple nominations include Richard Linklater's "Nouvelle Vague," Dominik Moll's "Case 137," and Stéphane Demoustier's "The Great Arch." These films, alongside Abdellatif Kechiche's "Mektoub My Love: Canto Due," will vie for the coveted Best Film award.
