The Spanish-language musical drama "Emilia Pérez" has won seven of France's César film awards, including for best film, best director and best adaptation, despite the controversy unleashed by old posts by lead actress Karla Sofía Gascón.

Oscar contender “Emilia Pérez” has been named the best French film of the year at the Césars awards, and under-fire Karla Sofia Gascón made a rare public appearance.

Jacques Audiard's musical was the big winner at the 50th César Awards, France's equivalent to the Oscars, but scandal-stricken star Karla Sofía Gascón was snubbed in the best actress category.

Jacques Audiard ’s crime musical “ Emilia Perez ” won a raft of prizes, including best film and director, at the 50th edition of the Cesar Awards, France’s equivalent to the Oscars, on Friday in Paris.

Director Jacques Audiard also won Best Director and Best Adapted Screenplay from the French equivalent of the Oscars.

Under-fire actress Karla Sofia Gascon has made a rare public appearance at a movie awards ceremony as Oscar contender Emilia Perez was named the best French film of the year.

Despite the controversies surrounding the film in the US, France has awarded Jacques Audiard’s cartel trans musical 'Emilia Pérez' seven Césars, including Best Film – beating favourites like 'The Count Of Monte Cristo' and 'Beating Hearts'.

Jacques Audiard's 'Emilia Pérez,' a new version of 'The Count of Monte-Cristo,' and French romantic drama 'Beating Hearts' are the frontrunners at the 50th César Awards, France's equivalent to the Oscars.