The
César Award for Best Documentary Film (french: César du meilleur film documentaire) is an award presented by the
Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma since 1995.
History
In 1995, director Marcel Ophüls protested that his film, the documentary Vigils of Arms: A History of Wartime Journalism on the Bosnian War, was eligible only in the usual categories as a work of fiction. The César Academy exceptionally created the César for documentaries and documentary films, which did not satisfy Ophüls, on the temporary nature of the award, he resigned from the Academy.
The César for best documentary has been permanent since 2007.
Following a modification of the César rules on November 8, 2016, it is no longer possible for a film to combine the César for best documentary film with that for best film.
Winners and nominees
1990s
2000s
2010s
2020s
See also
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Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature
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BAFTA Award for Best Documentary
This page lists the winners for the BAFTA Award for Best Documentary, formerly known as the Robert Flaherty Documentary Award, for each year.
History
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References
External links
Official website
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Film Documentary
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Documentary film awards