Xavier Dolan and Théodore Pellerin Compete for César Awards This Thursday
In a significant event for the film industry, Quebec will once again be prominently featured at the César Awards. This Thursday, the 51st edition of the prestigious ceremony will take place in Paris, celebrating excellence in French cinema. Notably, two talented Quebec actors, Xavier Dolan and Théodore Pellerin, have received nominations.
Xavier Dolan and Théodore Pellerin Nominated for César Awards
Xavier Dolan is nominated for Best Supporting Actor for his role in L’Inconnu de la Grande Arche. Directed by Stéphane Demoustier, this historical drama focuses on the construction of the iconic Grande Arche in the mid-1980s. Dolan’s previous recognition at the César Awards includes a nomination in 2022 for his performance in Illusions perdues.
Meanwhile, Théodore Pellerin garnered a nomination for Best Male Hope due to his lead role in Nino. This film marks the directorial debut of Pauline Loquès, showcasing Pellerin’s rising talent in the industry.
Previous César Achievements
- Xavier Dolan has a rich history with the César Awards.
- In 2017, he won Best Director and Best Editing for Juste la fin du monde.
- Two years ago, Monia Chokri surprised audiences by winning Best Foreign Film for Simple comme Sylvain.
Top Nominated Films
This year’s awards ceremony sees Nouvelle Vague by Richard Linklater leading with ten nominations. Other films such as L’Attachement by Carine Tardieu and Dossier 137 by Dominik Moll follow closely behind, both earning eight nominations each.
Special Honors
The ceremony will also feature a special César d’honneur presented to Canadian actor Jim Carrey. The event will be hosted by French comedian Benjamin Lavernhe.
For viewers in Quebec, the complete César ceremony will be broadcasted on Saturday at 8 PM on StudioCanal TV.
