A Césars evening against a backdrop of sexual violence in French cinema. The 49th Cesar ceremony is being held on Friday, in the midst of the MeToo turmoil.
Many are waiting for words from Judith Godrèche, who filed a rape complaint against filmmakers Benoît Jacquot and Jacques Doillon. The CGT will speak on the red carpet before the ceremony, scheduled for 8:45 p.m. The question is likely to eclipse the prize race between the favorite "Anatomy of a Fall" and its competitors.