The 36th César Awards ceremony was presented by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma in Paris, France, to honour the best French films of 2010. The event took place on 25 February 2011 at the Théâtre du Châtelet and was televised by Canal Plus.
Chair and host
The ceremony was chaired by actress Jodie Foster and hosted by television presenter Antoine de Caunes.
Key winners
- Best Film – Of Gods and Men
- Best Director – Roman Polanski for The Ghost Writer
- Best Actor – Éric Elmosnino for Gainsbourg: A Heroic Life
- Best Actress – Sara Forestier for The Names of Love
Most awards and nominations
The Ghost Writer received the most awards, winning four César trophies, while Of Gods and Men led the nominations with eleven.
Other notable awards
- Best Supporting Actress – Anne Alvaro
- Most Promising Actor – Édgar Ramírez
- Most Promising Actress – Leïla Bekhti
Honorary César
The ceremony also featured an Honorary César presented to director Quentin Tarantino.
The 36th César Awards marked a notable year for French cinema, highlighting the international success of The Ghost Writer and the critical acclaim of Of Gods and Men, while the presence of international figures such as Jodie Foster underscored the awards’ growing global profile.
