Overview

• The 50th César Awards takes place at the Olympia in Paris, presided over by Catherine Deneuve, and will be broadcast live on Canal+.
• Top contenders include 'Le Comte de Monte-Cristo' with 15 nominations, 'L’Amour ouf' with 13, and 'Emilia Pérez' with 12, all vying for multiple awards.
• Despite progress in some categories, women remain significantly underrepresented, with no female nominees for Best Director or Best Film this year.
• Isabelle Adjani holds the record for most César wins by an actress, while Pierre Niney and Adèle Exarchopoulos are among the prominent nominees this year.
• The ceremony is anticipated to honor both artistic achievements and the evolving cultural landscape of French cinema over its 50-year history.