French Cinema
The Ties That Bind Us wins best film at 2026 Cesar Awards
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Carine Tardieu's family drama The Ties That Bind Us took the top honor at the 51st Cesar Awards in Paris, while Richard Linklater earned best director for Nouvelle Vague. Canadian actor Jim Carrey received an honorary award and delivered an emotional speech in French, recalling his family's French roots. The ceremony featured political tributes and celebrations of French cinema.
Mélisa Godet’s debut feature A Place for Her has won the Audience Award at the Glasgow Film Festival, which concluded on March 8, 2026. The French drama was selected by audiences from 10 films by first- or second-time directors. The festival closed with the UK premiere of James McAvoy’s directorial debut California Schemin’ amid a city fire that disrupted plans.
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Film at Lincoln Center president Daniel Battsek is focusing on initiatives to draw younger cinephiles to foreign-language films amid a challenging U.S. box office. The annual Rendez-Vous With French Cinema showcase, which began on March 5, highlights contemporary French titles and fosters networking between filmmakers and distributors. Battsek notes growing enthusiasm among under-35 audiences despite post-pandemic hurdles for arthouse theaters.