The controversy surrounding Roman Polanski continues to impact the Caesars. The director announced Thursday that he would not attend the ceremony on Friday evening in Paris. According to information from Europe 1, the entire team of the film " J'accuse ", which came first in the nominations (12), also gave up in the face of the outcry. The actor Jean Dujardin, named in the best actor category, will therefore be absent, just like Louis Garrel, named him in the best actor category in a supporting role.
A ceremony under high tension
Producer Alain Goldman had announced earlier to AFP that he would not attend the Cesar ceremony. "Alas, despite the film's 12 nominations for the César 2020, we have noticed an escalation of inappropriate and violent language and behavior. The Minister of Culture himself, representing the authority of the State, has authorized himself a declaration condemning in advance and without knowing it the result of a professional, independent and secret vote, "he said.
Roman Polanski had already announced Thursday that he would not attend the ceremony Friday evening, when feminists planned to demonstrate against the 12 nominations of his historic thriller on the Dreyfus Affair. "Activists are already threatening me with a public lynching," he said in particular. The 45th Cesar ceremony is held Friday evening under high tension, against a background of expected reforms - notably on parity - and strong protests against the appointments of "J'accuse" by Roman Polanski.