Mia Wasikowska to Direct Gripping Legal Drama 'The Great White'

Three weeks ago, it was announced that acclaimed actress Mia Wasikowska will be directing the legal drama 'The Great White' for 'Slow Horses' producer See-Saw Films. This news comes as the French film industry has solidified its position as a global powerhouse, supporting international auteurs and fueling cinematic diversity.

In 2025, the twin triumphs of Jafar Panahi's 'It Was Just an Accident' at Cannes and Jim Jarmusch's 'Father Mother Sister Brother' at Venice have cemented France's status as a hub for visionary filmmakers. Producer Charles Gillibert, who has been instrumental in bringing global voices into the country's "strong cinematic industrial fabric," explains that France's "universalist framework" supports not just local artists, but filmmakers from around the world.

This year, a striking 27 submissions for the international feature film Oscar race from other countries are French co-productions, ranging from Norway's 'Sentimental Value' to South Korea's 'No Other Choice.' The French audience's long tradition of openness and the country's political and ethical commitment to nurturing global talent have created a self-reinforcing ecosystem that continues to thrive.