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51st Cesar Awards: Linklater's Film Leads with 10 Nominations

1/29/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The 51st Cesar Awards will take place on February 26 in Paris.
Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague leads with ten nominations.
Carine Tardieu's L’attachement, Dominik Moll's Case 137, and Stéphane Demoustier's The Great Arch each received eight nominations.
The Cesar Awards will be hosted by Camille Cottin.
Jim Carrey will receive an honorary Cesar Award.

History

Historical Context

Established in 1976, the César Awards celebrate excellence in French cinema, paralleling the Academy Awards in the U.S. Founded by Georges Cravenne, the awards have evolved to include 22 categories, recognizing talents like Jean-Luc Godard and contemporary filmmakers. The ongoing significance of the Césars reflects France's rich cinematic heritage and its influence on global film culture.

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Story summary

The 51st Cesar Awards will take place on February 26 in Paris.
Richard Linklater's Nouvelle Vague leads with ten nominations.
Carine Tardieu's L’attachement, Dominik Moll's Case 137, and Stéphane Demoustier's The Great Arch each received eight nominations.
The Cesar Awards will be hosted by Camille Cottin.
Jim Carrey will receive an honorary Cesar Award.

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