The César Awards are prestigious French film awards presented annually by the Académie des arts et techniques du cinéma. Established in 1976, they are often seen as the French equivalent of the Oscars and recognize outstanding achievements in the French film industry across various categories, including Best Film, Best Director, and Best Actor/Actress. The awards aim to honor artistic and technical excellence in filmmaking and are named after the sculptor César Baldaccini, whose design is the trophy awarded to winners. The César Awards ceremony is a significant event in the French cultural calendar and draws attention from both the public and the media, celebrating the achievements of filmmakers, actors, and other contributors to cinema.
The 50th César Awards in Paris, hosted by Jean-Pascal Zadi, was a night full of glamour, intrigue, and unexpected moments. Catherine Deneuve presided over the ceremony, adding timeless charm to…