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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 (10 recorded 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 (10 recorded wins), ordered by wins then 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 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

1 win · Film

  • Won Best Actor (Omar Sy)
  • 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 recorded wins first, then 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.