| 4th César Awards | |
|---|---|
| Date | 3 February 1979 |
| Site | Salle Pleyel, Paris, France |
| Hosted by | Pierre Tchernia and Jean-Claude Brialy |
| Highlights | |
| Best Film | L'Argent des autres |
| Best Actor | Michel Serrault |
| Best Actress | Romy Schneider |
| Television coverage | |
| Network | Antenne 2 |
The 4th César Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie des Arts et Techniques du Cinéma, honoured the best French films of 1978 and took place on 3 February 1979 at the Salle Pleyel in Paris. The ceremony was chaired by Charles Vanel and hosted by Pierre Tchernia and Jean-Claude Brialy. L'Argent des autres won the award for Best Film.
Christian de Chalonge – L'Argent des autres
Michel Serrault – La Cage aux folles
Romy Schneider – A Simple Story
Jacques Villeret – Robert et Robert
Stéphane Audran – Violette Nozière
Dossier 51 – Gilles Perrault and Michel Deville