The Caesars take place live from the Olympia this Friday evening. Two films are already big favorites, while the evening will be particularly scrutinized due to the sexist and sexual violence which is shaking the world of cinema. We take stock of everything you need to know before the ceremony.
16:39 – Who can win the César for Best Actress?
The competition is tough for the César for best actress this year. Marion Cotillard was stunning in little girl blueVirginie Efira moving once again in Love and forestswhen Sandra Hüller is magnetic in Anatomy of a fall. It seems that the competition is between these three actresses, even if Léa Drucker (Last summer) and Hafsia Herzi (The rapture) are far from having stolen their nomination.
16:07 – Where and when to see the Caesars on television?
Even if only stars and film professionals are invited to follow the ceremony at the Olympia, the public can follow the César awards ceremony live on television. As has been the case for several years, the evening is broadcast live from 8:45 p.m. on Canal+. For the occasion, the encrypted channel is accessible in the clear, even if you are not a subscriber.
3:35 p.m. – Who can win the César for Best Actor?
This year, there is a lot of competition for the Césars for best performance. Among the actors, Raphaël Quenard undoubtedly amazed everyone in Yannickbut he has serious competition with Arieh Worthalter, who carries the film The Goldman trial by his magnetic interpretation, or even Melvil Poupaud as a toxic and violent man in Love and forests. Unless Romain Duris (The animal kingdom) or Benjamin Lavernhe (Abbé Pierre-a life of struggle) create a surprise?
3:00 p.m. – Who can win the César for Best Film?
The supreme award of the Césars is undoubtedly the Best Film prize. There are five of them competing in this category in 2024: Anatomy of a fall, Dog of the breakage, I will always see your faces, The Goldman trial And The animal kingdom. If The Animal Kingdom dominates in number of nominations overall, it’s hard to imagine that the prize escapes Anatomy of a fall. Justine Triet’s feature film has already won a Palme d’Or, two Golden Globes and remains in the running for five Césars. If there’s one huge favorite for this award this year, it’s this legal drama that follows a woman accused of murdering her husband.
14:33 – Where to see the films in competition at the César Awards?
To see the films in competition at the César Awards, you generally have to go through the rental and purchase services. Canal+ also offers to discover the programs in the running. Anatomy of a fall is put online on the MyCanal streaming platform this Saturday, February 24, the day after the ceremony, before being broadcast on Canal+ on Tuesday evening. The Animal Kingdom And The Goldman Trial are available for purchase or rental on VOD. I will always see your faces And Dog of the breakage are also online on MyCanal.
14:03 – A coronation expected for Anatomy of a Fall
The big favorite of this César evening undoubtedly remains Anatomy of a fall. Since winning the Palme d’Or last May, the film has caused a sensation among the public, critics, and its English-speaking peers. Justine Triet’s production has already won two Golden Globes (best foreign language film and best screenplay), and the Bafta for best original screenplay. He was also nominated five times for the Oscars, notably in the premier category for Best Film.
1:32 p.m. – Agnès Jaoui makes César history this evening
Agnès Jaoui tonight becomes the most awarded woman in the history of the César Awards. This evening, the actress, screenwriter and director obtains her seventh statuette, an honorary César rewarding her entire career. Previously, she won the César for Best Supporting Actress in 1998 for We know the song and a César for best film in 2001 for The taste of Others. She also won four Césars for best screenplay, which she shared with Jean-Pierre Bacri.
13:01 – The film with the most nominations is not Anatomy of a Fall
With its Palme d’Or and its numerous awards across the Atlantic, Anatomy of a fall is the big favorite for the Caesars this evening. However, it is not this film which has the most nominations this year. The animal kingdoma fantastic film by Thomas Cailley, is in the lead with 12 nominations, whileAnatomy of a fall has 11.
12:38 – Which winners at the César? Editorial predictions
Who can win the Caesars? If we don’t yet have an idea of the final winners, here are our predictions: Anatomy of a fall has every chance of winning several prizes, notably that of Best Film, Best Direction, Best Screenplay and Best Supporting Actor. A César for Best Actress cannot be ruled out, even if it could very well be won by Marion Cotillard or Virginie Efira, two favorites this year. Side male interpretationthe duel should take place between Arieh Worthwalter of Goldman trial and Raphaël Quenard, stunning in Yannick. Provided that the latter does not win the prize of Best male hopeful For Dog of the breakage. Adèle Exarchopoulos (I will always see your faces) is almost guaranteed to win the César for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. While he dominates in number of nominations, The Animal Kingdom should secure most of the technical prizes, particularly in the category Best visual effect. But a price in realization cannot be excluded either. Will these predictions be confirmed? Response at the end of the evening.
12:09 – A ceremony which takes place in a hot context for cinema
The 49th César ceremony takes place in a hot context for French cinema. The evening takes place a few months after the Gérard Depardieu affair, which is the target of four complaints, three for sexual assault, one for rape and shocked in an issue of Complément d’investigation which highlighted, supporting images , the behavior of the actor who multiplies inappropriate and obscene remarks aimed at women, and in particular a minor. At the same time, Judith Godrèche filed a complaint against the directors Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon for rape, when she was a minor. Her accusations shook the world of cinema, so much so that the 51-year-old actress could be present this evening to make a speech on sexist and sexual violence.
11:36 – Who are the favorites for the 2024 Césars?
A few hours before the launch of the Césars, let’s take stock of the favorites. In number of nominations, The animal kingdom leads the race with 12 quotes. He is slightly ahead Anatomy of a fall and its 11 nominations. But the Palme d’Or winner, nominated five times for the Oscars, has every chance of winning most of this edition’s major prizes. Also leading the nominations are films I will always see your faces (9 citations including four in the Best Supporting Actress category), The Goldman trial (8 nominations) and Dog of the breakage (7 nominations). What is certain is that Christopher Nolan and Agnès Jaoui will receive an honorary César rewarding their entire career.
11:02 – What is the role of Valérie Lemercier, president of the 2024 César Awards?
Valérie Lemercier was chosen as president of the 49th edition of the César Awards. The actress and director will logically make an appearance on stage, but what exactly is her role? The ceremony president is not intended to perform sketches during the evening, but must deliver the opening speech of the ceremony. We see her again at the end of the evening to present the final César, that of Best Film.
10:31 – Who presents the 2024 Césars?
Exit the master of ceremonies: since last year, the Academy has opted for a different choice to host the César evening. It is no longer one person but several who are responsible for bringing the event to life through sketches or speeches. We already know that Dany Boon, Juliette Binoche, Benoît Magimel, Bérénice Béjo, Ariane Ascaride, Ana Girardot and Diane Krüger will make an appearance on stage.
10:00 – The 2024 Césars take place this evening
It’s the big night for French movie buffs. The 49th Cesar ceremony takes place this Friday evening. As has been the case for several years now, you will have to go to Canal+, from 8:45 p.m., to follow the awards ceremony live. And don’t panic if you are not subscribed to the encrypted channel, the latter is accessible unencrypted for the occasion.