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French gender equality and diversity group Le Collectif 50/50 has hit out at the lack of female representation at the upcoming César awards, France’s equivalent to the Oscars. Related Story César Nominations: Louis Garrel’s 'The Innocent' Takes Surprise Lead, Followed By 'Night Of The 12…

UPDATE: Louis Garrel's The Innocent has taken a surprise lead in the nominations for the 48th César Awards, which were announced on Wednesday ahead of the ceremony at Olympia concert hall in Paris on February 24. The comedy-drama, which debuted in Cannes, was nominated in 11 categories followed by…

The César Awards, France's primary film awards ceremony, has announced that it will ban anyone who is being investigated for allegations of sexual misconduct from its ceremony next month. The French Academy said the decision was taken "out of respect for the victims." Under the new rules, any…

The César Awards ceremony held tonight in Paris included a poignant tribute by Canadian filmmaker Xavier Dolan to late actor Gaspard Ulliel who died in January at age 37 following a skiing accident. Ulliel, a star of Marvel's upcoming Moon Knight series, previously won the Best Actor César for 2016's It's Only The End…

UPDATE, writethru: Xavier Giannoli's Lost Illusions (Illusions Perdues) scooped the Best Film prize at France's César Awards this evening in Paris. Along with the top honor, the period drama adapted from the Honoré de Balzac classic took a further six statues and was the overall biggest laureate of the evening…

UPDATE: Xavier Giannoli's Illusions Perdues (Lost Illusions) leads nominations for the 2022 César Awards, France's equivalent to the Oscar. The Venice premiere scored 15 mentions, followed by Leos Carax's Annette, which opened the Cannes Film Festival last year and has 11 nominations. They are followed by Valérie…

Australian actress and producer Cate Blanchett will be the recipient of an honorary Cesar Award next year. The primary French awards show will fete the actress at its 2022 ceremony on February 25 at the Olympia in Paris. Blanchett has earned seven Oscar nominations and won twice — Best Actress for Blue Jasmine (2014)…

UPDATED: Albert Dupontel’s dark comedy Adieu Les Cons (Bye Bye Morons) was the big winner at tonight's César Awards, scooping Best Film along with Director, Supporting Actor, Original Screenplay, Cinematography and Production Design, during a muted in-person ceremony that nevertheless provided some notable moments…

French actress Corinne Masiero sent shockwaves through Paris' Olympia concert hall during France's César Awards ceremony this evening when she stripped off her clothes to appear entirely naked on stage. Across her breasts and torso was written, "No culture, no future." The move was in support of artists and…

Emmanuel Mouret's Les Choses Qu'On Dit, Les Choses Qu'On Fait, aka Love Affair(s), leads France's César Award nominations with a total 13 including each of the top acting categories as well as Best Director and Best Film. The official 2020 Cannes Film Festival selection is followed by Albert Dupontel's comedy/drama Adi…

France's Academie des Arts et Techniques du Cinema has confirmed a March 12, 2021 date for its César Awards, the local equivalent to the Oscars. While the ceremony will be broadcast live on Canal Plus, it is as-yet unclear if the proceedings will be held with an audience or in a virtual configuration. A rep for the…

Following a backlash within its membership ranks and the resignation of its board of directors and president earlier this year, France’s Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma has set new leadership. At a general assembly today, the Académie, which hands out the country's César Awards, elected former CNC and Arte…