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.
Judith Godrèche premiered her first feature film at the Cannes Film Festival on May 18. The adaptation of Annie Ernaux’s novel explores a young woman’s sexual awakening in 1950s France.
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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.
French comedian Jamel Debbouze stars in Mercato, a biting comedy exploring the high-stakes world of soccer transfers. Based on Debbouze's original idea, the film follows a struggling sports agent racing against time. It becomes available for purchase on VOD from June 25, 2025, and for rental from July 2.