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TIL there were 2 biopics of Yves Saint Laurent with nominations at the 2015 Cesar awards (French equivalent of the Oscars), The films were titled 'Yves Saint Laurent' and 'Saint Laurent' and both actors who played the titular role were nominated for best actor.

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