Leading the field with 11 nods each are Elle, the rape-revenge drama starring Isabelle Huppert, and Frantz, a period romance directed by François Ozon.
Divines, from first-time director Houda Benyamina, has put up an impressive showing, scoring seven nominations including two for acting, as well as best director for Benyamina.
Behind them on nine nominations is Slack Bay (AKA Ma Loute), a surreal comedy from Bruno Dumont.
Acclaimed for its portrayal of alienated suburban youth, Divines won the Camera d’Or at Cannes and was picked up by Netflix.