César 2025 Nominations Led by 'Le Comte de Monte-Cristo,' 'L’Amour ouf,' and 'Emilia Pérez'

The 50th César Awards feature a strong showing for French cinema, with 14 nominations for 'Le Comte de Monte-Cristo' and a diverse slate of films competing for top honors on February 28.

'Le Comte de Monte-Cristo' leads with 14 nominations, followed by 'L’Amour ouf' with 13 and 'Emilia Pérez' with 12, highlighting a mix of blockbuster appeal and critical acclaim.
The Best Film category includes 'Le Comte de Monte-Cristo,' 'Emilia Pérez,' 'En fanfare,' 'L’Histoire de Souleymane,' and 'Miséricorde,' showcasing a range of genres and storytelling styles.
Karla Sofía Gascón, the first trans actress nominated for Best Actress, competes alongside Zoé Saldaña ('Emilia Pérez'), Adèle Exarchopoulos ('L’Amour ouf'), and others in a landmark year for representation.
Notable snubs include Sandrine Kiberlain for 'Sarah Bernhardt, la divine' and the absence of 'Leurs enfants après eux' in major categories despite its critical praise.
The ceremony, to be held at the Olympia in Paris on February 28, will be presided over by Catherine Deneuve, with honorary awards going to Julia Roberts and Costa-Gavras.