Two days prior to the prestigious Oscars, often referred to as the queen of award ceremonies, the 50th anniversary of the Césars, the French counterpart, will take place on Friday, February 28, at the Olympia theater in Paris, under the distinguished leadership of Catherine Deneuve. Unlike the Oscars season, which has been characterized by contentious award campaigns filled with damaging revelations and questionable tactics, the atmosphere surrounding the French film awards is marked by an unsettling calm.
In light of the evident and significant rift in the historical and moral connections between the United States and Europe, should we consider embracing our differences more fully? Is it time to confidently move towards the dissolution of a spectacle that has become ensnared in the commercial and self-serving dynamics of our former ally, all in the name of competition, promotion, and self-adulation?
As we anticipate the growing acceptance of the notion of departing from the traditional empire within the profession, it is important to emphasize the significant historical continuity of an event that has consistently prevailed since the inaugural Best Film award was presented to Robert Enrico’s Vieux Fusil (The Old Gun) in 1976.
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This event has served as a reflection of mainstream auteur cinema, showcasing both artistic aspirations and the capacity to engage audiences. Fortunately, this profile has been reaffirmed over the past 15 years, much to the advantage of the French film industry, even amid challenging circumstances.
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