French Nominees at the 2026 International Emmy Awards

For the 2026 edition, 64 nominees across 16 categories and representing 22 countries are in the running. France is well represented, with four productions nominated across four categories. The 54th International Emmy® Awards Gala will take place in New York City on November 23, 2026.

Learn more about the four French nominees below and read about the full list of nominees here.

The French Nominees

My Father’s Hair – Arte Reportage

Current Affairs, Documentary
Dir. Antoine Védeilhé and Abhijeet Pandey, 2025, 45 min

In the west of the country, in the prosperous and conservative state of Gujarat, the story of Kinjal—now 17 years old—illustrates the scourge of rape plaguing India. Three years ago, this young girl, who belongs to the Dalit community—the “Untouchables” at the very bottom of the caste system—was raped by the son of a landowner from a higher caste. To cover up the incident, the rapist’s family offered Kinjal’s parents land and 100,000 euros—a fortune. But Kinjal’s father refused the settlement and chose instead to take the case to court. A rare act of courage, but an affront to the higher castes. As a symbol of his struggle, he decided to let his hair grow and not cut it until his daughter has obtained justice. To help Kinjal rebuild her life and face the ordeal of the Indian court system, the family can count on the support of Manjula Pradeep. This activist, a Dalit herself, now devotes her life to defending women who have been raped. She wants to believe that every victim she helps will be the last.
For six months, the Arte Reportage team accompanied Kinjal and her family on their quest for justice. A deep dive into the heart of Indian society, where caste-based violence and the weight of tradition dictate the lives of hundreds of millions of women.

Opioïdes, Business & Addiction – Premières Lignes / France Télévisions

Documentary
Dir. Paul Moreira, 2025, 2×52 min

After countless documentaries about victims, this is the next step: the opioid epidemic, told by the very perpetrators. A story that blurs the lines between global pharma and crime networks. Marketing directors of some labs who spent time in jail are now ready to share their memories and tell how ruthless their methods were: exotic dancers, corruption, booze… This is the inside story of a toxic business that has killed 800 000 Americans and has been slowly spreading worldwide. The opioid epidemy was triggered by the pharma industry in the USA until the Mexican cartels picked up the Fentanyl production. This film will give voice to corporate executives and criminals. They are talking either because they entered a redemption process or because they were summoned by congressmen or attorneys in front of cameras. We got our hands on hours of precious video footage from hearings and interrogatories. We can finally have a fascinating look into the inner dealings of the biggest crime of the century.

Carême – VVZ / Shine Fiction / Apple TV

Drama, Series, Fiction
Dir. Martin Bourboulon, 2024, 8×60 min

“Carême” follows the thrilling story of the world’s first celebrity chef, Antonin Carême (Voisin), who rose from humble beginnings in Paris to the height of culinary stardom in Napoleon’s Europe. While he dreams only of becoming the most famous chef in the world, his talent and ambitions attract the attention of renowned and powerful politicians who use him as a spy for France. Determined to escape poverty and fulfill his dream, Carême can choose revenge, or he can have it all — women, wealth, fame — but at what cost? His love? His soul? His life?

Loups-Garous-Season 2 (Warewolves) – Jaad Productions / Presque Prod

Series, Non-Scripted Entertainment
Dir. Franck Septier, 2025, 10×40 min

Still created by Fary and Panayotis Pascot, the adaptation of “Loups-Garous” returns for a second season. Fifteen players with exceptional abilities will take part in a life-size, real-time game of the iconic “Les Loups-Garous de Thiercelieux.” Strategy and manipulation experts will face off in an epic game where cunning and deception are ever-present, putting teamwork to the ultimate test.