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César Awards

France · held each February

France’s national film awards — the Césars — the definitive honour of French cinema, presented each February by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma.

10 titles across 8 ceremon ies in our catalogue (11 verified wins). Each edition is ordered by wins first, then Celluloid Score; this is catalog ordering, not an official award ranking. Browse France.

Quick Answer: What are the César Awards?

César Awards are presented in France each February. Celluloid tracks 10 winners and nominees across 8 ceremonies (11 verified wins), ordered by wins then four-input Celluloid Score. Highest-rated title on Celluloid: Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2020) at 90%.

Highest-rated César Awards titles on Celluloid

Quality view by four-input Celluloid Score — independent of how many trophies a title collected.

  1. Portrait of a Lady on Fire 2020 · 90%
  2. Amour 2013 · 88%
  3. A Prophet 2010 · 88%
  4. La Haine 1996 · 87%
  5. Anatomy of a Fall 2024 · 86%
  6. The Artist 2012 · 86%

César Awards 2025 winners and nominees · 1 title

Film · nominated

  • Nominated Best First Film

César Awards 2024 winners and nominees · 2 titles

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Film

Film · nominated

  • Nominated Best Costume Design

César Awards 2020 winners and nominees · 1 title

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Cinematography
  • Nominated Best Film

César Awards 2013 winners and nominees · 1 title

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Film

César Awards 2012 winners and nominees · 2 titles

2 wins · Film

  • Won Best Film
  • Won Best Director

2 wins · Film

  • Won Best Actor (Omar Sy)
  • Won Best Actor
  • Nominated Best Film

César Awards 2010 winners and nominees · 1 title

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Film

César Awards 2002 winners and nominees · 1 title

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Film
  • Nominated Best Film
  • Nominated Best Director

César Awards 1996 winners and nominees · 1 title

2 wins · Film

  • Won Best Film
  • Won Best Editing
  • Nominated Best Film

Frequently asked questions

What are the César Awards?

France’s national film awards — the Césars — the definitive honour of French cinema, presented each February by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma. They are presented in France each February.

What is the highest-rated César Awards title on Celluloid?

Portrait of a Lady on Fire (2020) leads César Awards titles on Celluloid with a 90% Celluloid Score.

How does Celluloid rank César Awards winners?

Each César Awards ceremony year lists titles by verified wins first, then four-input Celluloid Score (editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd, IMDb — audience separate). Category-level won/nominated results sit beside each title. This is catalogue order, not an official award ranking.