Emmanuelle Riva, at 85 the oldest actress to pick up a best actress Oscar nomination, on Friday won best actress at France’s Cesars for her turn as a dying woman in Michael Haneke’s “Amour” for which he also won best director.
Riva stars with French acting legend Jean-Louis Trintignant in the film which won the Palme d’Or at Cannes last year and a Golden Globe for best foreign language film in January. It has been nominated in five categories including best actress in Sunday’s Oscars.
'Love' star Riva, 85, wins best actress at France's Cesar awards
