Which film won the César? The 45th ceremony of France’s version of the Academy Awards was held last night in France. Many films that are part of the AFFFF 2020 film program have been awarded or were nominated for Césars. We tell you which ones were nominated and which ones won which prizes. The AFFFF is on in March and April across Australia.
Two AFFFF films won three Césars each, notably Ladj Ly’s « Les Misérables » and Nicolas Bedos’ « La Belle Epoque » .
BEST FILM
Ladj Ly’s « Les Misérables » won the prize for Best Film at the 45th Césars.
The other AFFFF 2020 films which were nominated for this prize are:
- « La Belle Epoque » from Nicolas Bedos
- “The Extraordinary” (« Hors normes ») from François Ozon (opening night film at the AFFFF)
- “Oh, mercy” (« Roubaix, une lumière ») from Arnaud Desplechin
BEST DIRECTOR
The AFFFF 2020 films nominated for the best director prize at the 45th Cesars were:
- Nicolas Bedon for « La Belle Epoque »
- Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache for “The Extraordinary” (« Hors normes »)
- Ladj Ly for « Les Misérables »
- Arnaud Desplechin for “Oh, mercy” (« Roubaix, une lumière »)
BEST ACTRESS
The César for Best Actress was won by Anaïs Demoustier for her role in “Alice and the Mayor” (« Alice et le Maire »). It’s her first César.
The AFFFF 2020 films nominated for the César for best actress are:
- Eva Green for the role of Sarah in « Proxima »
- Doria Tillier for the role of Margot in « La Belle Epoque »
- Chiara Matroianni for the role of Maria in “Room 212” (« Chambre 212 »)
- Karin Viard for the role of Louise in “The perfect nanny” (« Chanson Douce »)
BEST ACTOR
The César for Best Actor was won by Roschdy Zem for his role in “Oh, mercy” (« Roubaix, une lumière »).
The AFFFF 2020 films nominated for the César of Best Actor are:
- Daniel Auteuil for the role of Victor in « La Belle Epoque »
- Damien Bonnard for the role of Stéphane in « Les Misérables »
- Vincent Cassel for the role of Bruno in “The Extraordinary” (« Hors normes »)
- Reda Kateb for his role of Malik, also in “The Extraordinary” (« Hors normes »)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR
The AFFFF 2020 films nominated for the César of Best Supporting Actor was Benjamin Lavernhe for the role of Felix in “Love at second sight” (« Mon inconnue »)
BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Fanny Ardant won the César of Best Supporting Actress for the role of Marianne in « La Belle Epoque ».
Other AFFFF 2020 films that were nominated for this César are:
- Laure Calamy for the role of Alice Farange in “Only the animals” (« Seules les bêtes »)
- Sara Forestrier for the role of Marie Carpentier in “Oh, mercy” (« Roubaix, une lumière »)
- Helene Vincent for the role of Helene in “The Extraordinary” (« Hors normes »)
BEST SOUND
The César for Best Sound was awarded to the AFFFF film “The Wolf’s Call” («Le Chant du Loup») (Olivier Goinard, sound engineer).
The other AFFFF films nominated for César for Best Sound are:
- Rémi Daru, Séverin Favriau, Jean-Paul Hurier for « La Belle Epoque »
- Arnaud Lavaleix, Jerome Gonthier, Marco Casanova for « Les Misérables »
BEST ORIGINAL SOUND
The AFFFF films nominated for César for Best Original Sound were:
- Marco Casanova and Kim Chapitron for « Les Misérables »
- Grégoire Hetzel for “Oh Mercy” (« Roubaix, une lumière »)
BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY
AFFFF films nominated for the César for Best Cinematography are:
- Nicolas Bolduc for « La Belle Epoque »
- Julien Poupard for « Les Misérables »
- Irina Lubtchansky for “Oh Mercy” (« Roubaix, une lumière »)
BEST EDITING
The César for Best Editing was awarded to Flora Volpeliere for « Les Misérables ».
The AFFFF 2020 films nominated for the César for Best Editing were:
- Anny Danché and Florent Vassault for « La Belle Epoque »
- Dorian Rigal-Ansou for “The Extraordinary” (« Hors normes »)
BEST ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY
The César for Best Original Screenplay was awarded to Nicolas Bedos for « La Belle Epoque ».
The AFFFF 2020 films nominated for the César for Best Original Screenplay were
- Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache for “The Extraordinary” (« Hors normes »)
- Ladj Ly, Giordano Gederlini and Alexis Manenti for « Les Misérables »
BEST ADAPTATION
The AFFFF 2020 films nominated for the César for Best Adaptation are:
- “Oh Mercy” (« Roubaix, une lumière ») adapted from the documentary « Roubaix, commissariat central» by Mosco Boucault for which Arnaud Desplechin and Léa Mysius were nominated.
- “Only the animals” (« Seules les bêtes ») for which Dominik Moll and Gilles Marchand were nominated. It’s an adaption of Colin Niel’s novel of the same title.
AUDIENCE AWARD
The Audience César Award was given to Ladj Ly’s « Les Misérables » . It’s the first time that the prize wasn’t given to a comedy! The category has only existed since 2018.
The AFFFF 2020 films nominated for the Audience Award are:
- “We’ll end up together” (« Nous finirons ensemble ») by Guillaume Canet
- “The Extraordinary” (« Hors normes ») by Eric Toledano and Olivier Nakache
- “In the name of the land” (« Au nom de la terre ») by Edouard Bergeron
BEST FIRST FEATURE FILM
The AFFFF 2020 films nominated for the Best First Feature Film are:
- “In the name of the land (« Au nom de la terre ») from Edouard Bergeron
- “The Wolf’s Call” (« Le Chant du Loup ») from Antonin Baudry
- « Les Misérables » from Ladj Ly
BEST ANIMATED FILM
“The Swallows of Kabul” (« Les Hirondelles de Kaboul ») from Zabou Breitman and Eléa Gobbé-Mévellec is the only AFFFF 20202 film nominated for this César category.
BEST PRODUCTION DESIGN
The César for Best Production Design was awarded to Stéphane Rozenbaum for « La Belle Epoque ».
Other AFFFF 2020 films nominated for this César are:
- Benoit Barouh for “The Wolf’s Call” (« Le Chant du Loup »)
- Franck Schwarz for « Edmond »
BEST COSTUME DESIGN
Two AFFFF films were nominated for the César for Best Costume Design:
- Emmanuelle Youchnovski for « La Belle Epoque »
- Thierry Delettre for « Edmond »
MOST PROMISING ACTOR
The César for Most Promising Actor was awarded to Alexis Manenti for the role of Chris in « Les Misérables ».
The AFFFF films were nominated for the César for Most Promising Actor are:
- Anthony Bajon for the role of Thomas Jarjeau in “In the name of the land” (« Au nom de la terre »)
- Benjamin Lesieur for the role of Joseph in “The Extraordinary” (« Hors normes »)
- Liam Pierron for the role of Yanis Bensaadi in “School life” « La vie scolaire »)
- Djebril Zonga for the role of Gwada in « Les Misérables »
Want to know more about the AFFFF 2020? Read our interview with Philippe Platel, Artistic Director of the AFFFF.
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