Best Documentary Film
This list focuses on French-born producers/directors.
| Year | Winner | Title | Status | Milestone/Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Jean-Xavier de Lestrade Denis Poncet |
Murder on a Sunday Morning | Won | |
| 2002 | Jacques Perrin | Winged Migration | Nominated | |
| 2005 | Yves Darondeau Luc Jacquet |
March of the Penguins | Won |
Read more about this topic: List Of French Academy Award Winners And Nominees
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