The love story between Kristin Scott Thomas and French cinema continues. The Franco-British actress will be the president of the next ceremony of Caesar, February 22, succeeding Vanessa Paradis. "With all its elegance and kindness, Kristin Scott Thomas will preside the 44th Ceremony of Caesar," tweeted the Academy of Caesar on Monday.

The actress has gained international acclaim for her roles in Four Weddings and a Funeral , Mission Impossible or The English Patient . She has also starred in French films, earning three César nominations in the Best Actress category.

With all her elegance and kindness, Kristin Scott Thomas will chair the 44th Ceremony # César2019

- Academy of Caesar (@Les_Cesar) January 21, 2019

Kad Merad as master of ceremonies. Aged 58, the actress has more than 60 films in the cinema to her credit. In recent years, the actress has played in films such as François Ozon's In the House (2012), Nicolas Winding Refn's Only God Forgives (2013), Ralph Fiennes's The Invisible Woman (2013) and The Party (2017). Sally Potter. She is currently playing at the end of the fingers of Ludovic Bernard.

Kristin Scott Thomas was twice emcee of the Cannes Film Festival, in 1999 and 2010. The 44th Cesar's master of ceremonies will be comedian and comedian Kad Merad. A Cesar of Honor will be awarded to American actor Robert Redford. The ceremony will also be dedicated to Charles Aznavour, who died last October.