| Number: | 2 |
| Award: | Lumières Awards |
| Date: | 13 February 1997 |
| Site: | Paris, France |
| Best Film: | Ridicule |
| Best Director: | Cédric Klapisch |
| Best Actor: | Charles Berling |
| Best Actress: | Fanny Ardant |
| Most Wins: | Ridicule (3) |
| Network: | Paris Première |
| Last: | 1st |
| Next: | 3rd |
The 2nd Lumières Awards ceremony, presented by the Académie des Lumières, was held on 13 February 1997. The ceremony was chaired by Philippe Noiret. Ridicule won three awards including Best Film, Best Actor and Best Actress.[1]