Richard Linklaters Nouvelle Vague has emerged as the frontrunner for the 2026 Csar awards, Frances equivalent to the Oscar, picking up 10 nominations.

Linklaters French-language, black-and-white is a deep dive into the making of Jean-Luc Godards 1960 classic Breathless.

The Acadmie des Csar released the official list of contenders on Wednesday.

Following closely behind Nouvelle Vague are three French films with 8 nominations each: LAttachement, Dossier 137, and LInconnu de la Grande Arche. All four are nominated in the best film category, joined by Jafar Panahis Oscar contender It Was Just an Accident. Best director nominees include Carine Tardieu for LAttachement, Dominik Moll for Dossier 137, Stphane Demoustier for LInconnu de la Grande Arche, Richard Linklater for Nouvelle Vague, and Hafsia Herzi for La Petite Dernire. Nouvelle Vague earned additional noms for sound, cinematography, editing, costume and production design and visual effects.

Best actress nominees include Leila Bekhti for Ma Mre, Dieu et Sylvie Vartan, Valeria Bruni Tedeschi for LAttachement, La Drucker for Dossier 137, Isabelle Huppert for La Femme la plus riche du monde, and Mlanie Thierry for La Chambre de Mariana. Best actor contenders are Claes Bang for LInconnu de la Grande Arche, Bastien Bouillon for Partir un jour, Laurent Lafitte for La Femme la plus riche du monde, Pio Marma for LAttachement, and Benjamin Voisin for Ltranger.

Nominees in the best foreign film category are The Secret Agent from Brazil, Black Dog from China, Sirt from Spain, Sentimental Value from Norway, and Paul Thomas Andersons One Battle After Another.

The winners will be announced at the upcoming 51st Csar ceremony in Paris on February 26.