2025 César Nominations: A Celebration of Cannes' Finest

As the film industry gears up for its prestigious awards season, the César Academy has unveiled the nominations for its 50th ceremony, set to take place on February 28, 2025, at the Olympia in Paris. This year’s nominations shine a spotlight on the remarkable films from the Official Selection of the Festival de Cannes, which boasts a total of 83 nominations across 22 categories for 21 films.

Among the standout nominees, The Count of Monte-Cristo, directed by Matthieu Delaporte and Alexandre de La Patellière, leads the pack with an impressive 14 nominations. Following closely is Beating Hearts, helmed by Gilles Lellouche, with 13 nominations. Jacques Audiard’s Emilia Pérez, which captured both the Best Actress and Jury Prizes at the 77th Festival de Cannes, secured 12 nominations, while Souleymane's Story, a previous recipient of the Un Certain Regard Jury's Prize and Best Actor Award, garnered 8 nominations, tying with Misericordia by Alain Guiraudie.

Other notable films include The Marching Band by Emmanuel Courcol with 7 nominations, and Holy Cow by Louise Courvoisier, which received 4 nominations, including Best Female Newcomer. The whimsical animation The Most Precious of Cargoes by Michel Hazanavicius earned 3 nominations, while Agathe Riedinger's debut feature, Wild Diamond, received 2 nominations.

The list of films from the Official Selection that achieved one nomination each includes:

• Anora by Sean Baker (Best International Film)

• The Apprentice by Ali Abbasi (Best International Film)

• The Belle from Gaza by Yolande Zauberman (Best Documentary Feature Film)

• Ernest Cole, Lost and Found by Raoul Peck (Best Documentary Feature Film)

• Flow by Gints Zilbalodis (Best Animated Film)

• Jim's Story by Arnaud & Jean-Marie Larrieu (Best Actor in a Leading Role)

• The Kingdom by Julien Colonna (Best First Film)

• The Man Who Could Not Remain Silent by Nebojša Slijepčević (Best Short Film - Fiction)

• Savages by Claude Barras (Best Animated Film)

• The Seed of the Sacred Fig by Mohammad Rasoulof (Best International Film)

• The Substance by Coralie Fargeat (Best International Film)

• The Zone of Interest by Jonathan Glazer (Best International Film)

This year’s nominations reflect the rich tapestry of storytelling and cinematic artistry that the Festival de Cannes continues to champion. As the industry awaits the César ceremony, the anticipation builds for which films and talents will take home the coveted awards. The 78th Festival de Cannes is scheduled to take place from May 13 to May 24, 2025, promising yet another exciting showcase of global cinema.

Looking Ahead

With 83 nominations highlighting the creativity and talent within the film community, the 2025 César Awards will undoubtedly be a night to remember, celebrating not only the nominated films but also the rich legacy of the Festival de Cannes in the world of cinema.