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?? As an official partner since 2013, we are delighted that the Festival de Cannes has returned with its exceptional creativity for the 77th time. ?? ???? This year, Angénieux celebrates #IndianCinema by honoring Santosh Sivan (ASC, ISC), the visionary director of photography who has been instrumental in shaping the landscape of Indian cinema worldwide. Estonian cinematographer Kadri Koop, based in Los Angeles, represents this edition’s young talent. ?? Congratulations to all the films premiering at #Cannes2024, and see you at the Pierre Angénieux Tribute on the evening of the 24th of May! #angenieuxcelebrates #cannes77 #angenieux #santoshsivan #kadrikoop #pierreangenieuxtribute

Shot on Optimo Primes by DOP Prabir Kumar Sen The feature film “Balaram Kando” was officially released today, March 21st, in West Benghal theaters. This comedy is about Tara and Kishore, who are separated for 12 years. When they get to know that their daughter might be heading on to crisis, they reunite to save her. DOP : @prabir93 Director : @neosurya100 Rental Company : @eskayequipments Production : @goldencrescent_films #angenieux #cinematography #directorofphotography #balaramkando #optimoprimes

The Optimo Ultra Compact Zooms and the Optimo Prime lenses were used by Cinematographer Koichi Nakayama for a Japanese drama project, “Donketsu,” for streaming service of DMM TV. He shot the drama with ARRI ALEXA SXT and ALEXA Mini combined with the Optimo Ultra Compact zooms in Ultra 35 thanks to the Interchangeable Rear Optics. Here are few words from DP Nakayama San; “The reason I chose Optimo lenses is that the unique, soft, and impressive tone of characteristic Angénieux lenses is attractive for me. The look of Optimo Ultra Compact Zoom matches to the Optimo Prime lenses, ensuring the Optimo look to remain consistent whether switching between prime and zoom lenses. Also, these lenses are fast even these are zoom lenses and it was user-friendly for shooting. These are a significant advantage. For other projects, I often use full frame cameras like SONY VENICE so it is also a big advantage for us to be able to optimize the image circle according to the camera.”

Cinematographer Garrett O’Brien used the Optimo Primes with IOP on McKenna Michels’ music video “Monster” released on February 14th. Here are some quotes from Garrett about his artistic choices over this project: “Out of all the lenses tested at Becine that fit our parameters, the ones that caught my attention the most were the Angenieux Optimo primes.” “The IOP with the ? glimmerglass was one of the significant reasons I chose this lens set. With the IOP element being embedded within the lens and not external, it means the degree of glimmer glass effect is perfectly consistent no matter the focal length.” “It allowed us to worry about one less thing for camera. It consumed less time and less resources for manpower and transporting gear. When combining that function with the built in NDs of the sony venice, we were able to move at an incredible pace for such a small team.” “I wouldn’t hesitate to use these lenses in the future and dig even deeper into the IOP system and offerings!” Please find the link to our blog, for the full article, in our bio ! #angénieux #optimoprimes #IOP #cinematography #directorofphotography

The movie we wish to present this month is “La vie devant moi” (the life ahead) directed by Nils Tavernier. Released on February 26th, this true story was born from a testimony filmed in 1997 as part of Steven Spielberg's Survivors of the Shoah Visual History Foundation. In 1942, Tauba, a teenager full of energy, narrowly escapes the Vel d’Hiv roundup with her parents. A couple, the Dinanceaus, offer to hide them temporarily in a tiny storage room in their building, under the roofs of Paris, until things calm down. Unfortunately, what was supposed to be temporary drags on, and the family sinks into silence and immobility. But Tauba is a fighter, and nothing will stop her from handling her destiny. You want to know more about how AFC cinematographer Vincent Gallot used Optimo Primes on this movie ? Please find the link to his testimonial in our Bio ! #angenieuxlenses #filmofthemonth #cinematography #directorofphotography #optimoprimes

Vincent Gallot AFC shares his experience using Optimo Primes on “La vie devant moi”(the life ahead), a true story movie directed by Nils Tavernier, taking place under the roofs of Paris during World War II. Vincent on the rendering of skin tones with Optimo Prime Lenses. “We put straight away the Optimo Primes and right away, I told myself: “damn, it looks great” it actually works. The skin texture immediately seemed more interesting to us, sweeter also. The skin tone seemed more beautiful as well. There was something very sweet, very round, very flexible.” To enjoy Vincent Gallot full interview, please check the link in our Bio ! #angenieuxlenses #filmofthemonth #cinematography #directorofphotography #optimoprimes

Anna Fabricius (@fabricius.anna), rising star in the cinematographic world, is a Swedish director of photography specializing in fiction, documentary, art, and dance films. She has contributed to numerous award-winning projects as both a cinematographer and director. Her latest project, Shaping Change, a short documentary where she worked as both cinematographer and director, premiered at Vega Scene. Anna completed a year of Strategic Communication at Lund University in Sweden before starting her studies in cinema at Popup Filmschool in Helsingborg, Sweden. After that she earned a degree in Cinematography from the Prague Film School. In 2022, Anna graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Cinematography from the Norwegian Film School, where her thesis film, Superdupermegagigasingel, won the prestigious Norwegian Amanda Award for Best Short Film in 2023. Congratulations for your journey Anna, we wish you all the best for the future ! #cinematography #risingstar #angenieux #cinematographer #directorofphotography #angenieuxlenses

Today is a very special day and we wish to express our deepest support to every women in the cinematographic industry and beyond! Honouring all the amazing women who make this world a beautiful and better place. Happy international women's day #Angenieux #Womenincinematography #Womeninfilm #womeninternationalday #cinematography

The movie “I Really Love My Husband” has its world premiere at the SXSW festival today, shot with a set of Optimo Prime and Optimo 45-120 by DOP Ryan Thomas. Synopsis: When a woman grows disillusioned with her golden-boy husband during their tropical honeymoon, she recruits an enigmatic expat to spice things up—for better or worse. Wish the whole team a lot of success for their movie! Info on the crew: Producer: Elle Roth Burnett (@elle.liketheletter) Movie Director: GG Hawkins (@lostingraceland) Director of photography: Ryan Thomas (@rdthomas) 1st AC: Calvin Ferniza (@stammerheadshark) Gaffer: Aaron Ware (@ay_ayrahn) Key Grip: Faisal Tienes (@dirtysurf) Production Designer: Jessie Chaffin (@Jchaffin27) Colorist: Dan Edwards (@edwardsdan)

As the 97th’s Academy Award Ceremony is now over, we would like to congratulate every movie in competition this year! Among all the awarded films, we are pleased to announce that our lenses where used on: - Anora : Best Picture, Actress in a Leading Role, Directing, Film Editing, , Writing (original screenplay) - I’m Still Here (International Feature Film) - Emilia Pérez (Actress in a Supporting Role) - The Substance (Makeup and hairstyling) - Conclave (Writing (Adapted screenplay)) Congratulations to everyone. We are proud that our lenses contributed to your success. #cinematographer #cinematography #directorofphotography #oscars2025 #angenieuxlenses #academyawards