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Oscars: France Selects ‘Minotaur’ For Best International Feature Film Race

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What happened

France has selected exiled Russia director Andrey Zvyagintsev’s French-produced political thriller Minotaur as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category of the 99th Academy Awards.

Key facts

  • France has selected exiled Russia director Andrey Zvyagintsev’s French-produced political thriller Minotaur as its entry for the Best International Feature Film category of the 99th Academy Awards.
  • Reported by Deadline and published Wed, 16 Sep 2026 18:10:04 UTC.

Why it matters

Release schedules, box office and industry deals show where audience attention and studio money are moving next.

What to watch next

  • Confirmed release or premiere dates
  • Opening figures and audience reception
  • Follow-on deals or casting announcements

Coverage timeline

When each newsroom published on this story, oldest first — all times UTC.

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  6. Oscars: France Selects ‘Minotaur’ For Best International Feature Film Race

Sources

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