26th César Awards

The 26th César Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma, honoured the best films of 2000 in France and took place on 24 February 2001 at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris.

The ceremony was chaired by Daniel Auteuil and hosted by Édouard Baer.

The Taste of Others won the award for Best Film.

The Taste of Others Dominik Moll – Harry, He's Here to Help Sergi López – Harry, He's Here to Help Dominique Blanc – Stand-by Gérard Lanvin – The Taste of Others Anne Alvaro – The Taste of Others Jalil Lespert – Human Resources Sylvie Testud – Murderous Maids The Taste of Others – Jean-Pierre Bacri and Agnès Jaoui Human Resources Agnès Godard – Beau Travail Yannick Kergoat – Harry, He's Here to Help François Maurel, Gérard Lamps and Gérard Hardy – Harry, He's Here to Help Tomatito, Sheikh Ahmad Al Tuni, La Caita and Tony Gatlif – Vengo Édith Vesperini and Jean-Daniel Vuillermoz – The King's Daughters Jean Rabasse – Vatel (Tie) Salam & Un petit air de fête In the Mood for Love Darry Cowl Charlotte Rampling Agnès Varda

Honorary César recipient Agnès Varda (bottom left) with Agnès Jaoui (centre) and Jean-Pierre Bacri (right), winners for the Best Writing award
Dominik Moll , Best Director winner
Dominique Blanc , Best Actress winner
Sergi López , Best Actor winner
Award presenters Alain Chabat and Monica Bellucci