France has revealed a shortlist of five films that could represent the country in the Best International Feature Film category at the Oscars. This category honors films produced outside the United States that are submitted for consideration in the Academy Awards. The films include "Minotaure," which won the Grand Prize at the Cannes Film Festival and was directed by Russian filmmaker Andrey Zvyagintsev, and "La Bataille de Gaulle - L'Age de fer," a historical drama set during World War II directed by Antonin Baudry. The shortlist was announced by the National Center of Cinema (CNC), a French government body responsible for supporting and promoting cinema. The five films under consideration are "La Bataille de Gaulle - L'Age de fer," "Le Corset," "La Gradiva," "L'Inconnue," and "Minotaure." A commission tasked with selecting France's official Oscar entry will reconvene on September 16 to review these films further. Following this meeting, the commission will choose the final film that will represent France in the competition for the 2027 Oscar for Best International Feature Film, as stated by the CNC in a press release. "La Bataille de Gaulle - L'Age de fer" has been successful at the box office, with over three million admissions recorded in 14 weeks. "Minotaure," directed by Andrey Zvyagintsev, who is now a Russian exile, explores the collapse of Russian society through a family's struggles against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine. The film was also a standout at the Cannes Film Festival, where it won the Grand Prix. Another film on the list, "L'Inconnue," directed by Arthur Harari, was also selected for competition at Cannes. It tells the surreal story of a man (played by Niels Schneider) who awakens in the body of a woman (played by Léa Seydoux), exploring themes of identity and transformation. Rounding out the shortlist are "La Gradiva," directed by Marine Atlan, and "Le Corset," an animated film directed by Louis Clichy. These films represent a diverse range of genres and styles, highlighting the richness of French cinema. The final decision will be made after the commission reviews the films and considers their potential to compete on the international stage.