7th César Awards

The 7th César Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma, honoured the best French films of 1981 and took place on 27 February 1982 at the Salle Pleyel in Paris.

The ceremony was chaired by Orson Welles and hosted by Pierre Tchernia and Jacques Martin.

Quest for Fire won the award for Best Film.

The winners are highlighted in bold:

Orson Welles as he appeared in a series of 1978-1981 adverts for Paul Masson wines