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France’s Cesar Awards Nominations: Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ Leads the 2026 Race
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- Nouvelle Vague, Richard Linklater's French-language film, leads the Cesar nominations with 10 chances at top honors, reflecting a strong start for the director’s homage to the New Wave era.
- The Cesar ceremony has been rescheduled to February 26 at Olympia in Paris, shifting from the 27th to avoid a major charity telecast, with Camille Cottin hosting.
- Jim Carrey will receive the honorary Cesar at this year’s ceremony, continuing a tradition of high-profile honorees at the Cesar Awards.
- The Ties That Bind Us, Case 137 and Nouvelle Vague sit as top contenders with eight nominations each, signaling a competitive field across major categories.
- Hafsia Herzi’s The Little Sister and Thierry Kliffa’s The Richest Woman in the World emerge as strong contenders, highlighting female-led and diverse storytelling.
- Jafar Panahi’s It Was Just An Accident is singled out for best film and original screenplay, underscoring the Cesar race’s inclusion of international voices.
- The Cesar lineup spotlights The Great Arch and The Little Sister in multiple categories, illustrating a robust European cinema presence.
- The Cesar Awards continue to honor both French-language and international titles, reflecting the competition's global scope.
- The Cesar ceremony continues to spotlight female directors in major categories, signaling ongoing support for women behind the camera.
- Nominations were unveiled in Paris by Academy leaders, with a two-round voting process and a February ceremony confirmed for the 51st Cesar Awards.
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