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WIDE SHOT: César Awards 2026, producers' insights, films now showing, and upcoming festivals

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BNP Paribas launches WIDE SHOT, a quarterly magazine dedicated to those who bring cinema to life and reflecting the Group's commitment to the film industry. This first issue highlights the film “Case 137”, winner of the César des Lycéens, films financed by the Group currently in theatres, a spotlight on women at the heart of cinema, and a look back at the early days of BNP Paribas’ relationship with the film industry.

Financing cinema: César Awards 2026 and funded films now in cinemas

A major player in film financing, BNP Paribas supports producers at every stage, from structuring financing through to cinema release. This commitment is reflected in both the recognition these works receive at major industry events, such as the César Awards, and in their success on the silver screen.

César Awards 2026: 15 awards for films financed by BNP Paribas

Fifteen awards were won by six films supported by the Group. At the César Awards 2026, films financed by BNP Paribas stood out, reaffirming the Group's central role in French production. Award-winning films include: “L'Attachement” by Carine Tardieu (César Award for Best Film), “Nouvelle vague” by Richard Linklater, “Nino” by Pauline Loquès, “L'Inconnu de la Grande Arche” by Stéphane Demoustier, and “The Song of the Forests” by Vincent Munier — all illustrating the diversity of projects undertaken by the Group's specialised subsidiaries.

At the 51st César Awards ceremony, “Dossier 137” (“Case 137”), supported by Cinécapital via SOFICA Cinécap, picked up several awards, including the César Award for Best Actress for Léa Drucker, the Daniel Toscan du Plantier Prize, awarded to its producers Caroline Benjo, Barbara Letellier and Carole Scotta (Haut et Court), and the "César des Lycéens" 2026. To celebrate this latest accolade, the film will be presented at a special screening organised by BNP Paribas on 1 April 2026 at the Grand Rex in Paris, with high school students and the film crew in attendance. 

“With Dossier 137, we supported a project driven by the strong vision of a director and the commitment of its producers. At Cinécapital, we are committed to supporting artistic ambition. Seeing the films we support receive awards is a tremendous source of pride: contributing to the emergence of powerful and recognised works is a strong driving force behind our investment approach.”
Diane Cesbron
CEO of Cinécapital

"Dossier 137" directed by Dominik Moll, César des Lycéens 2026.

Films currently showing financed by BNP Paribas and its subsidiaries

BNP Paribas finances almost half of all films produced in France through its Image & Media Business Centre and specialised subsidiaries Cofiloisirs and Cinécapital. This commitment to financing cinema is now reflected on the silver screen. Discover the films financed by BNP Paribas in French cinemas from 1 January to 30 April 2026, reflecting the diversity and vitality of filmmaking supported by the Group.

On set: what is the producer's role?

In a joint interview with We Love Cinema, Juliette Schrameck, producer of the film “Sentimental Value”, and Antoine Rein, producer of the film “L'Attachement” ("The Ties That Bind Us") compare their visions of the profession. Through their journeys and experiences, they reveal what goes on behind the scenes of a role that is both strategic and artistic: supporting filmmakers from the emergence of an idea, organising financing, bringing together talent, and defending a work until it meets the public. Between intuition, risk-taking and long-term commitment, Juliette Schrameck and Antoine Rein remind us that producers are partners in creation, builders of projects and guarantors of the uniqueness of the films they support. 

Interview with Antoine Rein and Juliette Schrameck

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Cinema and society: women's stories

Cinema is a mirror of our society, a vehicle for collective memory and a powerful driver of engagement. Through the stories it shares, it illuminates major contemporary issues and sparks positive change. The Group is strongly committed to promoting gender equality and combating violence against women. BNP Paribas is proud to support film initiatives that showcase women's journeys, experiences, strength and diversity. Through the screen, these stories can inspire, raise awareness and change mindsets, thereby helping to create a more equal and just world.

Our current favourites ❤️

  • LA MAISON DES FEMMES

    Raising awareness of violence against women

    BNP Paribas supports the film “A Place for Her” by Mélisa Godet, in cinemas since 4 March 2026. The film highlights the essential work carried out within the first structure bearing the name of La Maison des femmes (women's refuge), opened in Saint-Denis in 2016, and how women who have experienced violence rebuild their lives. The Group assisted in funding the film through its subsidiary Cofiloisirs and promoted its release in cinemas, thereby raising public awareness of these issues. To recognise the dedication of the volunteers at La Maisons des femmes, BNP Paribas provided them with 1,000 invitations to attend screenings during the preview tour organised across France. The BNP Paribas Foundation has been supporting "La Maison des femmes" association since 2020.

  • HOPE - DREAMS NEVER DIE

    Sophie Adenot among the stars

    HOPE, the second instalment in the "Dreams never die" series by Sébastien Blémon, takes us to the heart of Sophie Adenot's space mission. A French astronaut with the European Space Agency (ESA), Sophie was followed by the director for nearly three years as she travelled the world, offering a behind-the-scenes look at her preparation, her challenges, and the more personal moments tied to her mission. HOPE is a celebration of perseverance, passion, and the power of passing dreams on. It encourages us all to dare, to rise again, and to keep reaching higher. Blending science, humanity, and extraordinary adventure, the film unfolds as a universal story in which every dream - whether bold or humble - can become a star, echoing values shared by BNP Paribas.

  • MARILYN MONROE: 100 YEARS!

    Celebrating the star, revealing the actress

    The “Marilyn Monroe: 100 Years!” exhibition will be held at the Cinémathèque française from 8 April to 26 July 2026 in Paris, celebrating the centenary of the Hollywood icon through archives, costumes and rare documents. Here, BNP Paribas reaffirms its commitment to cinematic heritage. The Group has been a patron of the Cinémathèque française since 2020, actively helping to preserve, transmit and promote the history of cinema.

The cinema guide: festivals & highlights

Since cinema is a celebration of diversity and creativity, festivals offer the ideal chance to discover new talent and works. As a partner of nearly 30 film festivals worldwide, BNP Paribas celebrates the richness and diversity of international cinema. From French-language films to Italian cinema, including queer narratives, these events showcase the sector's creativity and diversity and bring together film lovers worldwide around a shared passion.

Three events, three perspectives on cinema

BFI FLARE London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival

From 28 to 29 March 2026, the London LGBTQIA+ Film Festival celebrates its 40th edition. BNP Paribas has supported BFI Flare since 2022.

Join us in London

Alliance Française French Film Festival

In Australia, the Group supports the Francophone Film Festival in the spring, a key showcase for Francophone creation.    

The best of French cinema

Festa Do Cinema Italiano

From 9 to 19 April, BNP Paribas is supporting the “Festa Do Cinema Italiano” in Portugal, an event that celebrates the diversity of Italian cinema. 

Italy in Portugal

A date, a cinematic story: 1917, a pivotal year

For more than a century, BNP Paribas has served as a long-standing partner to the film industry, supporting the transformations it has undergone, from silent films to the digital age. From the advent of talking pictures to the colour revolution, from the rise of new production studios to advances in filming technology, BNP Paribas has been involved at every stage of cinema's development, consistently providing financial support to industry professionals. To understand the origin of this close connection, we need to revisit 1917, a pivotal year in the history of cinema and BNP Paribas... 

1917: BNP Paribas meets cinema

In 1917, during the silent film era, an unexpected connection emerged between the banking world and cinema. This was when BNC, one of the banks that later became part of BNP Paribas, decided to support the development of Eclipse, a French production company active in the early years of the film industry. At a time when cinema remained an artistic and industrial venture fraught with uncertainties, this financial support helped fund the production and distribution of films. This moment marked the beginning of a lasting relationship between the Bank and cinema. 


Since that historic date, BNP Paribas has continued to support major transformations in the sector: from the advent of talking pictures in 1927, through to the rise of colour in the 1930s to 1950s, followed by the digital revolution and new forms of distribution in the 21st century...

A promising industry meets a daring bank

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