50th César Awards Honor French Cinema's Diversity and Legacy

The landmark ceremony celebrated a mix of contemporary and classic French cinema, with 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and 'Emilia Pérez' leading the night’s winners.

Catherine Deneuve, the ceremony's president, dedicated the event to Ukraine and reflected on her storied history with the awards.
The Count of Monte Cristo won Best Film, along with accolades for set and costume design, while Emilia Pérez secured awards for adapted screenplay and sound.
Maïwène Barthèlemy and Abou Sangaré were recognized as Best Female and Male Revelations, highlighting emerging talent in French cinema.
Julia Roberts and Costa-Gavras received honorary Césars, celebrating their contributions to global and French filmmaking, respectively.
The César Academy emphasized progress in gender parity and transparency, addressing past controversies and introducing new protocols to combat sexual violence.