Jacques Audiard's touching speech at the 2025 Golden Globes

The French director received the Golden Globe for best foreign language film for Emilia Pérez.

Zoe Saldana caused a sensation on the Los Angeles stage last night. But before her, it was Jacques Audiard who was rewarded by the Golden Globes 2025. The French director received the Best Foreign Language Film award for Emilia Pérez.

One year after Justine Triet for Anatomy of a Falla French filmmaker took the stage to collect the prize. And Jacques Audiard took the opportunity to deliver a touching speech, thanking in particular his actress Karla Sofía Gascón.

“I never had a sister and I think that's why I made this film. If I had more sisters in the world, maybe it would be better” began the director, who had written a speech for the occasion, read in French (and translated live) to the audience.

“In these troubled times, I hope that Emilia Pérez will be a beacon for those of us who are not fortunate enough to count among our friends a woman as powerful and passionate as Karla Sofia Gascón“, said Jacques Audiard by accepting the Golden Globe. He dedicated the award to those who worry about the future and what 2025 will look like, urging them to continue fighting for their rights. Jacques Audiard who would like his Emilia Pérez are “at the same time as a comforting caress addressed to all those who feel worried today. This award is addressed to them, as an exhortation to keep their heads high, to continue fighting, and to hope for better days As Emilia Pérez would say: Bingo!“