César 2025: nominations for the 50th ceremony

Published by Julie de Sortiraparis, Caroline de Sortiraparis · Published on January 29, 2025 at 10:41 a.m.
The 50th César awards ceremony will take place on February 28, 2025, at the Olympia. The competition is stiff! Discover the list of films in competition.

Every year, the César ceremony celebrates the best of French cinema, rewarding the artists, directors and technicians who have made their mark over the year. Created in 1976, this prestigious event is the French equivalent of the Oscars, and honors the diversity and excellence of the seventh art. Through several categories, it highlights outstanding performances and works that have captivated audiences and critics alike.

The César nominations are unveiled a few weeks before the ceremony, and are always the subject of lively debate. Among the most eagerly awaited awards, the César for Best Film honors a work that has marked the year by its originality and impact. The César for Best Actor and Best Actress reward outstanding performances, while Best Director highlights the vision and talent behind the camera. Other categories, such as Best Screenplay, Best Music and Best Animated Film, testify to the richness of French cinema.

The evening is also an opportunity to celebrate up-and-coming talent, with the César for Best Female and Male Actors, showcasing promising young actors. Whether poignant dramas, irresistible comedies or gripping thrillers, the award-winning films reflect the diversity and creativity of French cinema.

Beyond the awards themselves, the César Awards are a time for celebration, bringing together industry professionals and offering viewers a glimpse of the year's must-see works. Each year, the ceremony confirms its essential role in showcasing France's cinematic heritage and promoting the talents of today and tomorrow.

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The nominations for the most important ceremonies in the French and American film world have been announced. Whether it's for the Césars or the Oscars, most of the films mentioned have been reviewed on Sortiraparis. We invite you to discover our reviews! [Read more]

The list of nominees for the 2025 Césars

Best Film

Best Direction

  • Jacques Audiard for Emilia Pérez
  • Boris Lojkine for The Story of Souleymane
  • Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière for The Count of Monte Cristo
  • Gilles Lellouche for L'Amour ouf
  • Alain Guiraudie for Miséricorde

Best Actress

  • Karla Sofia Gascon(Emilia Pérez)
  • Hélène Vincent(When autumn comes)
  • Hafsia Herzi(Borgo)
  • Adèle Exarchopoulos(L'Amour ouf)
  • Zoe Saldana(Emilia Pérez)

Best Actor

Best Supporting Actress

  • Élodie Bouchez(L'amour ouf)
  • Anaïs Demoustier(The Count of Monte Cristo)
  • Catherine Frot(Miséricorde)
  • Nina Meurisse(L'Histoire de Souleymane)
  • Sarah Suco(En Fanfare)

Best Supporting Actor

  • David Ayala(Miséricorde)
  • Bastien Bouillon(The Count of Monte Cristo)
  • Alain Chabat(L'amour ouf)
  • Jacques Develay(Miséricorde)
  • Laurent Lafitte(The Count of Monte Cristo)

Best Female Newcomer

Best Male Newcomer

  • Abou Sangare(The Story of Souleymane)
  • Adam Bessa(Les Fantômes)
  • Malik Frikah(L'Amour ouf)
  • Félix Kysyl(Miséricorde)
  • Pierre Lottin(En Fanfare)

Best Original Screenplay

  • Borgo
  • En Fanfare
  • Souleymane's Story
  • Miséricorde
  • Twenty Gods

Best fit

Best Original Score

  • L'Amour ouf
  • The Count of Monte Cristo
  • Emilia Pérez
  • The Most Precious of Goods
  • Twenty Gods

Best Sound

  • L'Amour ouf
  • The Count of Monte Cristo
  • Emilia Pérez
  • En Fanfare
  • The Story of Souleymane

Best Photo

  • L'Amour ouf
  • The Count of Monte Cristo
  • Emilia Pérez
  • The Story of Souleymane
  • Miséricorde

Best Editing

  • L'Amour ouf
  • The Count of Monte Cristo
  • Emilia Pérez
  • En Fanfare
  • The Story of Souleymane

Best Costumes

Best sets

  • L'Amour ouf
  • The Count of Monte Cristo
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Monsieur Aznavour
  • Sarah Bernhardt, La Divine

Best Visual Effects

  • The Beast
  • The Count of Monte Cristo
  • Emilia Pérez
  • Monsieur Aznavour

Best Animated Film

Best Documentary Film

Best First Film

Best Foreign Film

Best Animated Short Film

  • Beurk ! by Loïc Espuche
  • Gigi by Cynthia Calvi
  • Butterfly by Florence Miailhe

Best Fiction Short Film

  • Boucan by Salomé Da Souza
  • Ce qui appartient à César by Violette Gitton
  • L'Homme qui ne se tais pas by Nebojsa Slijepcevic
  • Queen Size by Avril Besson

Best Documentary Short

  • Les Fiancées du Sud by Elena Lopez Riera
  • Little Spartacus by Sara Ganem
  • A Lost Heart and Other Dreams of Beirut by Maya Abdul-Malak

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Dates and Opening Time
On February 28, 2025

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    28 Boulevard des Capucines
    75009 Paris 9

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