François Catonné
Cinematographer · Born September 3, 1944 (82) · Paris, France
- September 3, 1944 (82)
- Paris, France
- Cinematographer
- 12 on MovieCove · 43 credits in all
What are François Catonné's films like?
Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Society.
Genres
Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.
Themes
What they feel like to watch
Ironic 0 · Wry 3 · Earnest 6
A split, not a type: Light 4 · Serious 1 · Dark 4
A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 2
Gentle 2 · Charged 4 · Intense 3
Steady 2 · Shifting 6 · Whiplash 1
Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 4 · Funny 1
Slow burn 8 · Even-paced 1 · Relentless 0
Casual 2 · Engaged 6 · Full focus 1
A split, not a type: Easy watch 3 · Affecting 2 · Heavy 4
Resolved 5 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 2
Moods and endings
- Happy1
- Bittersweet4
- Tragic2
- Ambiguous1
- Cyclical1
AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.
Where can I watch François Catonné's films?
As of October 24, 2026, 4 of their 12 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Criterion Channel (3).
Subscription and free streaming for François Catonné's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.
Filmography
43 credits, 12 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.
Our Emergencies (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2023)
Through the Mill (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2018)
Ablations (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)
The Clink of Ice(2010)
Midcredits score: 52nd percentile of all films
Boxes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2007)
How Much Do You Love Me?(2005)
Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films
The Chops (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)
Mille millièmes(2002)
Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films
Absolutely Fabulous (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)
Les acteurs(2000)
Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films
Lulu Kreutz's Picnic (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)
Fidèle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)
La voie est libre (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)
The Liars (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)
A French Woman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)
Target of Suspicion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)
Low Profile (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)
Oh pardon ! Tu dormais... (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
L'échange (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)
Indochine(1992)
Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films
The Year of Awakening (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)
Tom and Lola (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)
The French Revolution(1989)
Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films
Engagements of the Heart (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)
The Woman of My Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
La Galette du roi (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)
Terrorists in Retirement (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
All Mixed Up (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Au nom de tous les miens (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
The Chicks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)
Le Léopard(1984)
Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all films
For Those I Loved(1983)
Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films
Vive la sociale ! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)
Le rat noir d'amérique (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)
Le Coeur en écharpe (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1980)
La banquière(1980)
Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all films
West Indies: The Fugitive Slaves of Liberty (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)
Polisario, a people in arms (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1979)
Black Moon(1975)
Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films
Lacombe, Lucien(1974)
Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all films
Oh, Sun(1970)
Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all films
My Neighbours (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)
Girl Slaves of Morgana Le Fay (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1971)
Career shape
A full career of 42 titles from 1971 to 2023.
Biggest box office
How Much Do You Love Me? (2005)
Highest rated
The French Revolution (1989)
Most popular right now
Les acteurs (2000)
Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.
How do François Catonné's films land?
Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 52nd percentile, the median of all 12; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 54th percentile for acclaim.
- 75th and up5
- 50th to 74th2
- 25th to 49th3
- Below 25th2
Shape of the crowd
None of their 12 titles divides audiences: 3 are Crowd Pleasers.
- Universally Loved2
- Universally Panned1
- Crowd Pleaser3
- Broadly Agreed3
- Mixed3
Reviewers score the cinematography 68/100 in their films, across 5 reviewed titles; fans 79, detractors 52. The element that speaks to their work as a cinematographer.
Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.
Who does François Catonné work with?
People who share at least 2 of François Catonné's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Bertrand Blier shares the most, 3.
Directors
- Bertrand BlierShared titles: The Clink of Ice (2010), How Much Do You Love Me? (2005), Les acteurs (2000)See all 3 shared titles with Bertrand Blier
- Robert EnricoShared titles: The French Revolution (1989), For Those I Loved (1983)See all 2 shared titles with Robert Enrico
Actors
- Albert DupontelShared titles: The Clink of Ice (2010), Les acteurs (2000)See all 2 shared titles with Albert Dupontel
- Jean DellShared titles: The Clink of Ice (2010), How Much Do You Love Me? (2005)See all 2 shared titles with Jean Dell
- Gérard DepardieuShared titles: How Much Do You Love Me? (2005), Les acteurs (2000)See all 2 shared titles with Gérard Depardieu
- Jean-Pierre DarroussinShared titles: How Much Do You Love Me? (2005), Mille millièmes (2002)See all 2 shared titles with Jean-Pierre Darroussin
Editors
- Marion MonestierShared titles: The Clink of Ice (2010), How Much Do You Love Me? (2005)See all 2 shared titles with Marion Monestier
- Patricia NényShared titles: The French Revolution (1989), For Those I Loved (1983)See all 2 shared titles with Patricia Nény
Producers
- Christine GozlanShared titles: The Clink of Ice (2010), Les acteurs (2000)See all 2 shared titles with Christine Gozlan
