Sandrine’s Paris

Last night, «La nuit des Césars» took place, the annual French Film Awards Ceremony was opened by Marion Cotillard (Oscar for Best Actress for « La Môme », 2009).

Unsurprisingly, the excellent « A Prophet » won almost all categories ( 9 Césars in total) Best Film, Best director (Jacques Audiard), Best script, Best editing…and an exceptional first in French cinema history : Both Best Newcomer and Best Actor awards went to debutant Tahar Rahim for his performance as a prisoner.

Fortunately there was not an actress nominated for « The Prophet », otherwise Isabelle Adjani wouldn’t have received her fifth César for « la Journée de la Jupe ». This French icon was yesterday back in the limelight after a long retreat.

I was glad « Le concert », a compelling feature about a fake Bolchoï orchestra who leave Russia for a performance in Paris won Best Music and Best sound.

Worthy of note, Harrison Ford received a Special Award for his career from the hands of Sigourney Weaver who speaks perfect French.

« Gran Torino » was prefered to « Avatar », and received the Best Foreign Film award. Clint Eastwood’s son thanked the Academy in the tongue of Molière.

Trailer for A Prophet

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiZSIQwNk3k