‘Lost Illusions’, ‘Annette’ triumph at 47th César awards

This year’s ceremony was uncharacteristically devoid of controversy after politically-charged editions in 2020 and 2021.Xavier Giannoli’s costume drama Lost Illusions was the big winner at the 47th Cesar awards of France’s Academy of Cinema and Arts and Sciences on Friday evening (25), winning best film, adapted screenplay, costume and supporting actor among others.The adaptation of Honoré de Balzac’s19th-century novel premiered in competition at Venice last year.

It was the frontrunner at the nomination stage, making it into 15 of the 24 César categories.The other big winner of the evening was Leos Carax’s English-language musical Annette.

Carax won best director,

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