Nominated for 4 César Awards in 1985 (Best Actor, Cinematography, Costume Design, and Sound)
Following success in Africa, Saganne is sent to Paris on a diplomatic mission. There, he has a brief, intense affair with Louise Tissot (Catherine Deneuve), an intellectual journalist. Fort Saganne(1984)
In 1922, his former commander names a desert fort "Fort Saganne" in his honor, cementing his name in the sands he once patrolled. Nominated for 4 César Awards in 1985 (Best