The 49th Cesar Awards: A Celebration of French Cinematic Excellence

A Night of Recognition and Glamour

The Cesar Awards, France’s prestigious film awards ceremony, is set to unveil the best of French cinema at its 49th edition. With an array of captivating films and talented individuals nominated, this year’s ceremony promises to be a night of recognition, glamour, and cinematic celebration.

Unveiling the Contenders: “The Animal Kingdom” and “Anatomy of a Fall” Lead the Pack

Leading the pack of contenders are Thomas Cailley’s “The Animal Kingdom” and Justine Triet’s “Anatomy of a Fall,” both garnering an impressive 12 and 11 nominations, respectively. “The Animal Kingdom,” a departure from France’s traditional social realism cinema, blends creature-filled dystopia with a compelling father-and-son narrative, starring Romain Duris and Paul Kircher. The film delves into contemporary concerns about humanity’s future, earning nominations for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor.

“Anatomy of a Fall,” starring Sandra Hüller, tells the story of a novelist on trial for her husband’s mysterious death. The film, which previously won Golden Globes, is nominated for Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actress.

Exploring Societal Issues: “All Your Faces” and “The Goldman Case”

Other notable contenders include Jeanne Herry’s “All Your Faces,” which examines restorative justice, and Cédric Khan’s “The Goldman Case,” which tackles antisemitism, racial discrimination, and flaws in the judicial system. Both films boast nominations in several categories, including Best Film and Best Director.

Celebrating Exceptional Contributions: Honorary Cesar Awards

The 49th Cesar Awards will also honor two esteemed figures in French cinema: Christopher Nolan, the acclaimed director of “Oppenheimer,” and Agnes Jaoui, a multi-talented actor, screenwriter, and filmmaker. Both will receive honorary Cesar Awards during the ceremony.

Full List of Cesar Awards Nominations

Best Film:

• “Anatomy of a Fall” by Justine Triet
• “Junkyard Dog” by Jean-Baptiste Durand
• “All Your Faces” by Jeanne Herry
• “The Goldman Case” by Cédric Kahn
• “The Animal Kingdom” by Thomas Cailley

Best Director:

• Justine Triet for “Anatomy of a Fall”
• Catherine Breillat for “Last Summer”
• Jeanne Herry for “All Your Faces”
• Cédric Kahn for “The Goldman Case”
• Thomas Cailley for “The Animal Kingdom”

Best Actress:

• Marion Cotillard for “Little Blue Girl”
• Léa Drucker for “Last Summer”
• Virginie Efira for “Just The Two Of Us”
• Hafsia Herzi for “The Rapture”
• Sandra Hüller for “Anatomy of a Fall”

Best Actor:

• Romain Duris for “The Animal Kingdom”
• Benjamin Lavernhe for “L’Abbé Pierre – A Century of Devotion”
• Melvil Poupaud for “Just The Two Of Us”
• Raphaël Quenard for “Yannik”
• Arieh Worthalter for “The Goldman Case”

Best Supporting Actress:

• Leila Bekhti for “All Your Faces”
• Galatea Bellugi for “Junkyard Dog”
• Élodie Bouchez for “All Your Faces”
• Adèle Exarchopoulos for “All Your Faces”
• Miou Miou for “All Your Faces”

Best Supporting Actor:

• Swann Arlaud for “Anatomy Of A Fall”
• Anthony Bajon for Junkyard Dog
• Arthur Harari for “The Goldman Case”
• Pio Marmaï for “Yannick”
• Antoine Reinartz for “Anatomy of a Fall”

Female Revelation:

• Celeste Brunnquell for “No Love Lost”
• Kim Higelin for “Consent”
• Suzanne Jouannet for “The Royal Way”
• Rebecca Marder for “Grand Expectations”
• Ella Rumpf for “Marguerite’s Theorem”

Male Revelation:

• Julien Frison for “Marguerite’s Theorem”
• Paul Kircher for “The Animal Kingdom”
• Samuel Kircher for “Last Summer”
• Milo Machado Graner for “Anatomy of a Fall”
• Raphaël Quenard for “Junkyard Dog”

Best Original Screenplay:

• Justine Triet, Arthur Harari for “Anatomy of a Fall”
• Jean-Baptiste Durand for “Junkyard Dog”
• Jeanne Herry for “All Your Faces”
• Nathalie Hertzberg, Cédric Khan for “The Goldman Case”
• Thomas Cailley, Pauline Munier for “The Animal Kingdom”

Best Adapted Screenplay:

• Valérie Donzelli, Audrey Diwan for “Just The Two Of Us”
• Vanessa Filho for “Consent”
• Catherine Breillat for “Last Summer”

A Night of Entertainment and Recognition

The 49th Cesar Awards ceremony promises to be an unforgettable night of entertainment and recognition, honoring the best and brightest talents in French cinema. With a diverse range of films and performances nominated, the event will undoubtedly captivate audiences worldwide.