Richard Linklater's film "Nouvelle Vague" leads the nominations for France's 2026 Cesar Awards with 10 nominations. This black-and-white film, a tribute to French Nouvelle Vague cinema, premiered at the Cannes Film Festival and won multiple awards at the Lumiere Awards. "Nouvelle Vague" is nominated in categories including Best Picture, Director, and Original Screenplay. Other strong contenders are Carine Tardieu's "L'Attachement" and Dominik Moll's "Case 137," each with eight nominations. The ceremony will take place on February 26 at the Théâtre de l'Olympia in Paris.

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