The 2024 Césars unveiled their appointments, and the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival brilliantly marked its imprint with 16 films in theishand, totaling 49 nominations.
Among them, The animal kingdom by Thomas Cailley, who opened a certain look, and Anatomy of a fall of Justine TrietPalme d’Or 2023, are distinguished with 12 and 11 appointments respectively. This recognition testifies to the success and the impact of these films within the Academy of Cinema Arts and Techniques.
The Cannes Festival is delighted with this recognition and sends its congratulations to all the cinema professionals whose works have conquered the members of the Academy. The other films in the official selection also honored include Love and forests last summer, the passion of Dodin puffy (Staging price), Little Girl Blue, Jeanne du Barry, Marguerite’s theorem, And many others.
A real surprise had shaken the French film industry when it had been revealed that The passion of Dodin Bouffantwinner of the staging prize in Cannes in 2023, had been chosen by France as its representative for the Oscar 2024 for the best international film. This decision diverged general expectations that positioned Anatomy of a fallPalme d’Or in Cannes in 2023, as a natural favorite. The astonishment has taken place among cinema professionals and fervents of the seventh art. The reasons for this choice have aroused speculation, whether to highlight French terroir and gastronomy or as a possible reaction to a speech by director Justine Triet in Cannes.
This choice has finally proven to be delicate, The passion of Dodin Bouffant did not manage to obtain an appointment to the Oscars. Conversely, Anatomy of a fall was recognized with 5 appointments, especially in major categories. This situation raises questions on the selection criteria and demonstrates that sometimes surprising choices do not necessarily correspond to subsequent successes on the international scene.
This questionable choice of France is still demonstrated by these appointments to the Césars. The passion of Dodin Bouffant has only three nominations at Césars 2024, then that anatomy of a fall A 11, including best achievement.
In addition, Tunisian cinema continues to shine with The girls of Olffa by Kaouther Ben Haniawho has Makes his debut in official competition in Cannes,, A first for a Tunisian film since 1970. The film has accumulated several awards in several festivals and competitions, including 4 in Cannes. Recently, he won the Lumière 2024 prize for the best documentary, was appointed to the 2024 Oscars for the best documentaryand is now in the running for the César for best documentary.
Finally, the poignant film Rapito/Removalwhich had not received any distinctions in Cannes in May 2023, is now appointed for the César for the best foreign film. A late but deserved recognition for this film which should have experienced a more flourishing career.
The César 2024 promises to be a celebration of the films that have marked the spirits, highlighting the diversity and excellence of the cinematographic landscape. This edition pays particular attention to the works that left an indelible footprint in Cannes. The selection, rich and varied, underlines the constant propensity of the films presented in Cannes to experience an exceptional career, distinguishing itself frequently by their selection, their appointments and their awards in major cinema competitions.
The 16 films of the official selection of the Cannes Film Festival appointed for the 2024 Césars:
Father Pierre – A life of fighting by Frédéric Tellier – Outside competition
1 appointment:
Best actor
ACID by Just Philippot – Outside competition / midnight session
1 appointment:
Best visual effects
Love and forests from Valérie Donzelli – Premier canes
4 nominations:
Best actress
Best actor
Best adaptation
Best original music
Anatomy of a fall of Justine Triet – competition – Palme d’Or
11 nominations:
Best actress
Best actor in a supporting role
Best sets
Best movie
Best editing
Best photo
Best achievement
Best male revelation
Best original scenario
Best sound
The removal of Marco Bellocchio – competition
1 appointment:
Best foreign film
Last summer by Catherine Breillat – competition
4 nominations:
Best actress
Best adaptation
Best achievement
Best male revelation
The dead leaves of Aki Kaurismäki – competition – jury prices
1 appointment:
Best foreign film
The girls of Olffa by Kaouther Ben Hania – competition
1 appointment:
Best documentary film
Jeanne du Barry de Maïwenn – Outside competition – opening film
2 nominations:
Best costumes
Best sets
Little Girl Blue of Mona Achache – Special session
3 nominations:
Best actress
Best documentary film
Best editing
Mars Express of Jérémie Périn – beach cinema
1 appointment:
Best animated film
Trần Anh Hùng’s passion for Dodin Bouffant – Competition – Prize for staging
3 nominations:
Best costumes
Best sets
Best photo
Perfect Days by Wim Wenders – Competition – Male Interpretation Prize
1 appointment:
Best foreign film
The animal kingdom by Thomas Cailley – a certain look
12 nominations:
Best actor
Best costumes
Best sets
Best visual effects
Best movie
Best editing
Best original music
Best photo
Best achievement
Best male revelation
Best original scenario
Best sound
Simple like Sylvain from Monia Chokri – a certain look
1 appointment
Best foreign film
Marguerite’s theorem of Anna Novion – Special session
2 nominations
Best female revelation
Best male revelation
The 77th Cannes Film Festival will take place From Tuesday 14 to Saturday 25 May 2024.
The official selection will be unveiled in mid-April 2024.
Neïla Driss
