| 16th César Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 9 March 1991 |
| Site | Théâtre des Champs-Élysées, Paris, France |
| Hosted by | Richard Bohringer |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | Cyrano de Bergerac |
| Best Actor | Gérard Depardieu |
| Best Actress | Anne Parillaud |
| Television coverage | |
| Network | Antenne 2 |
The 16th César Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma, honoured the best French films of 1990 and took place on 9 March 1991 at the Théâtre des Champs-Élysées in Paris. The ceremony was chaired by Sophia Loren and hosted by Richard Bohringer. Cyrano de Bergerac won the award for Best Film.
The winners are highlighted in bold: