Raphaël Quenard won the César for male breakthrough this Friday, February 23, for his role in Junkyard Dog. The 32-year-old actor retraced his short but already rich cinematographic career, wishing to thank in particular the directors with whom he worked.

His witty words or quotes from the poet Christian Bobin triggered loud applause in the room. Despite the little music that began to be heard, ordering him to finish, he insisted on concluding, like a politician, with a “Long live France, Hail Caesar”