The 31st Lumières Awards ceremony took place on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at the Institut du monde arabe in Paris. Often described as the French equivalent of the Golden Globes, the Lumières Awards are voted on by international film journalists based in Paris and are widely seen as an early indicator of the upcoming César Awards.
Leading the night was The Stranger (L’Étranger), directed by François Ozon and adapted from Albert Camus’ iconic novel. Nominated six times, the black-and-white drama won three major awards, including Best Film, Best Actor for Benjamin Voisin, and Best Cinematography for Manu Dacosse. Distributed by Gaumont, the film has also enjoyed strong box office success, drawing approximately 760,000 admissions in France.
Another standout title was Nouvelle Vague by Richard Linklater, which received Best Director and Best Male Newcomer for Guillaume Marbeck. Released by ARP Sélection, the film attracted more than 146,000 moviegoers during its theatrical run.
The Best Actress award went to Léa Drucker for her performance in Case 137 (Dossier 137), directed by Dominik Moll, further confirming the film’s critical recognition.
Organized by the Académie des Lumières, which brings together correspondents from 38 countries, the ceremony once again highlighted its role as a key milestone in the French awards season, just weeks before the announcement of the César nominations on January 28 and the ceremony on February 27.
Full list of Lumière winners
Best film
The Stranger, dir. François Ozon
Best director
Richard Linklater for Nouvelle Vague
Best screenplay
Stéphane Demoustier for The Great Arch
Best documentary
Put Your Soul on Your Hand And Walk, dir. Sepideh Farsi
Best animated film
Arco, dir. Ugo Bienvenu
Best actress
Léa Drucker for Case 137
Best actor
Benjamin Voisin for The Stranger
Most promising actress
Nadia Melliti for The Little Sister
Most promising actor
Guillaume Marbeck for Nouvelle Vague
Best first film
Nino, dir. Pauline Loquès
Best international co-production
The Secret Agent, dir. Kleber Mendonça Filho
Best cinematography
Manu Dacosse for The Stranger
Best score
Warren Ellis, Dom La Nena & Rosemary Standley for Whispers In The Woods
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