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France’s Cesar Awards Nominations: Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ Leads the 2026 Race

January 28, 2026

Richard Linklater's film 'Nouvelle Vague' has emerged as the frontrunner for the 51st César Awards, garnering 10 nominations including best director and best film. Other notable films in the race include 'The Ties That Bind Us' and 'Case 137', each with eight nominations.

NOUVELLE VAGUE, Guillaume Marbeck as Jean-Luc Godard (back right), front, from left: Aubry Dullin, as Jean-Paul Belmondo, Zoey Deutch as Jean Seberg, 2025. ©

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Richard Linklater's 'Nouvelle Vague' leads with 10 César Award nominations.
Nominations include best director, film, original screenplay, and cinematography.
'The Ties That Bind Us' and 'Case 137' follow with eight nominations each.
'The Little Sister' has seven nominations, while 'The Richest Woman In The World' has six.

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France’s Cesar Awards Nominations: Richard Linklater’s ‘Nouvelle Vague’ Leads the 2026 Race

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