9th César Awards
The 9th César Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma, honoured the best French films of 1983 and took place on 3 March 1984 at the Théâtre de l'Empire in Paris. The ceremony was chaired by Gene Kelly and hosted by Léon Zitrone. Le Bal and À nos amours tied for the award for Best Film. Winners and nominees The winners are highlighted in bold: Best Film:Le Bal, directed by Ettore ScolaÀ nos amours, directed by Maurice PialatCoup de foudre, directed by Diane KurysTchao pantin, directed by Claude BerriL'Été meurtrier, directed by Jean Becker Best Foreign Film:Fanny and Alexander, directed by Ingmar BergmanCarmen, directed by Carlos SauraThe Gods Must Be Crazy, directed by Jamie UysTootsie, directed by Sydney Pollack Best First Work:Rue cases nègres, directed by Euzhan PalcyLe Dernier Combat, directed by Luc BessonLe Destin de Juliette, directed by Aline IssermannLa Trace, directed by Bernard Favre Best Actor:Coluche, for Tchao pantinGérard Depardieu, for Les CompèresYves Montand, for Garçon! Michel Serrault, for Mortelle randonnéeAlain Souchon, for L'Été meurtrier Best Actress:Isabelle Adjani, for L'Été meurtrierMiou-Miou, for Coup de foudreNathalie Baye, for J'ai épousé une ombreNicole Garcia, for Les Mots pour le direFanny Ardant, for Vivement dimanche! Best