César Awards 2026: Carine Tardieu (ESRA 1997) wins the César for Best Film and Best Adaptation. Guillaume Marbeck and Damien Lazzerini also nominated. ESRA is proud of its alumni.
A historic evening at the 2026 César Awards for ESRA alumni
The 2026 César Awards ceremony was a source of immense pride for ESRA. Several of the school's former students shone at this major celebration of French cinema, confirming the excellence and creativity of the talents produced by our training program.
Carine Tardieu crowned at the 2026 César Awards
Carine Tardieu (ESRA 1997) won the César Award for Best Adaptation and the César Award for Best Film for L’Attachement.
This double award recognizes a strong, sensitive, and deeply human artistic vision. It is a major accolade that highlights the artistic and narrative quality of his work.
His career illustrates the ability of ESRA graduates to establish themselves in the film industry for the long term.
Prestigious appointments for ESRA graduates
The ceremony also highlighted other talents from the school:
- Guillaume Marbeck (ESRA 2015), nominated for the César Award for Most Promising Actor for Nouvelle Vague
- Damien Lazzerini (ESRA 2000), nominated for the César Award for Best Sound for Arco
These nominations represent an important recognition of their commitment, their artistic standards, and their contribution to contemporary cinema.
Some of our students also had the opportunity to attend the ceremony, giving them an insider's view of one of the most prestigious events in French cinema, an inspiring and professionalizing experience.
Congratulations to Carine Tardieu, Guillaume Marbeck, and Damien Lazzerini for their César Awards 2026 honors!
