‘Le Comte de Monte-Cristo’ Wins César des Lycéens After Limited Success at César Awards

The adaptation of Alexandre Dumas' classic novel was selected by over 2,600 high school students despite earning only two awards at the César 2025 ceremony.

The César des Lycéens is awarded annually by a jury of 2,600 high school seniors from 118 schools across France, modeled after the Goncourt des Lycéens prize.
‘Le Comte de Monte-Cristo,’ directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, was chosen over four other nominees, including César Best Film winner ‘Emilia Pérez.’
The film will officially receive the César des Lycéens award on March 26, 2025, at a ceremony at the Sorbonne in Paris.
Despite being a box office success with nearly 9.5 million admissions, the film was considered the 'biggest loser' of the César Awards, winning only for Best Costumes and Best Set Design out of 14 nominations.
Lead actor Pierre Niney expressed gratitude for audience reception and praised the film's costume and set design teams for their hard work.