César Awards: 'What Binds Us' Named Best Film - Jim Carrey stuns at 2026 Césars with honorary award and French speech
The 2026 César Awards celebrated French and international cinema with a mix of drama and comedy taking centre stage. This year's ceremony honoured both established stars and fresh talent, including a surprise appearance by Hollywood legend Jim Carrey.
The top prize of the night went to The Ties That Bind, a drama directed by Carine Tardieu. The film follows a woman in her mid-fifties whose quiet life is upended by an unexpected new neighbour. Its win for Best Film marked a high point in a career spanning decades for Tardieu.
Meanwhile, the action-comedy One Battle After Another claimed the César for Best Foreign Film. Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, the movie stars Leonardo DiCaprio and Sean Penn in leading roles.
One of the evening's most talked-about moments came when Jim Carrey took the stage. The actor received an honorary César for his contributions to cinema. Dressed formally, he accepted the award in person and delivered a short but heartfelt speech in French.
The 2026 ceremony once again highlighted the César Awards' role in recognising both homegrown and international filmmaking. With winners ranging from intimate dramas to star-studded comedies, the event reinforced its reputation as a key date in the cinematic calendar.
