Gérard Courant - Actor Profile

Gérard Courant

Directing
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
50Total Films
10.0 Highest Rated
Born: Dec 4, 1951
Birth Place: Lyon, France

About Gérard Courant

Gérard Courant is a French filmmaker, writer, actor, poet and independent producer born on December 4, 1951 in Lyon, France. He is the son of the writer and historian René Courant. He is one of the most prolific filmmakers of cinema. He created, directed and produced Cinématon, the longest film in the world (over 200 hours long). In all, he has shot nearly 7,000 filmed portraits and a very large number of other films (more than 1,000) since the mid-1970s. He has also published several books on cinema.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Gérard Courant reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 50 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Documentary

The majority of Gérard Courant's filmography leans towards the Documentary genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 8% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Gérard Courant remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Périssable Paradis, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Gérard Courant Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Gérard Courant's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Gérard Courant.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2022 Lady Usher's Diary L'homme qui parle de Louis Le Prince Flop Similar →
2021 Le Passeur immobile Self Flop Similar →
2021 Les Jours et les Nuits Self Flop Similar →
2020 Un débat À travers l'univers Himself Flop Similar →
2016 Le Cinéma Le Trianon de Verneuil-sur-Avre célèbre Juliet Berto Self Flop Similar →
2015 Encore Cinématé ! Himself Flop Similar →
2014 Mes films commencent au moment où les autres se terminent (Conversation avec Teo Hernandez I) Himself (voice) Flop Similar →
2014 Un cinéaste qui ne tient pas la caméra est comme un peintre qui ne tient pas le pinceau (Conversation avec Teo Hernandez II) Himself (voice) Flop Similar →
2014 Teo Hernandez sur Radio Ark en Ciel Himself (voice) Flop Similar →
2013 My Conversations on Film Himself Flop Similar →
2013 Le Contrebandier des profondeurs - Flop Similar →
2012 L’Art, c’est se perdre dans les châteaux du rêve (entretien avec Philippe Garrel III) Himself (voice) Flop Similar →
2012 L’oeuvre d’art est utile car elle consolide notre liberté (entretien avec Philippe Garrel IV) Himself (voice) Flop Similar →
2012 Jardins clandestins - Flop Similar →
2012 Teo Hernandez à Paris Himself Flop Similar →
2012 Attention poésie (entretien avec Philippe Garrel II) Himself (voice) Flop Similar →
2012 Passions (entretien avec Philippe Garrel I) Himself (voice) Flop Similar →
2012 Coude à coude Himself Flop Similar →
2011 Vivre à Naples et Mourir (Entretien avec Werner Schroeter) Himself Flop Similar →
2008 Alicudi - Flop Similar →
2007 2 ou 3 choses que je sais de Joseph Morder Self (archive footage) Flop Similar →
2007 Zanzibar à Saint-Sulpice Self Flop Similar →
2005 Trying to Describe Oneself Himself Hit Similar →
2002 Périssable Paradis Self Super Hit Similar →
2001 2000 Cinématons Self Flop Similar →
2001 Primitifs - Flop Similar →
2000 Le journal de Joseph M. - Flop Similar →
1998 Amours décolorées - Flop Similar →
1998 Journey to the Center of the World - Flop Similar →
1998 Omelette - Flop Similar →
1996 Chambéry-Les Arcs Self Flop Similar →
1993 Up and Down Le maso Flop Similar →
1989 Otage - Average Similar →
1988 Le Jour où Antenne 2 m'a cinématonné - Flop Similar →
1987 Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle L'inspecteur Hit Similar →
1986 Le Jour où TF1 m'a cinématonné - Flop Similar →
1986 Paradise Hotel - Flop Similar →
1985 The Case of the Morituri Divisions Inspecteur Average Similar →
1985 Gérard Courant filme Cinématon - Flop Similar →
1985 About Greece - Flop Similar →
1984 Un film (autoportrait) Self Hit Similar →
1984 La Neige tremblait sur les arbres - Flop Similar →
1984 Spoonful - Flop Similar →
1984 Genova Genova - Flop Similar →
1982 Litan Extra (uncredited) Average Similar →
1981 Cocktail Morlock Self Flop Similar →
1979 Mon tricot (Thanx to Wilma Schoer) - Flop Similar →
1979 Hérésie pour Magritte IV - Flop Similar →
1978 Cinématon N°0 / N°1000 / N°1001 / N°2000 / N°3000 Flop Similar →
1977 Urgent ou à quoi bon exécuter des projets puisque le projet est en lui-même une jouissance suffisante Self Average Similar →

Gérard Courant - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Gérard Courant?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Gérard Courant is "Périssable Paradis" with a rating of 10.0/10.

How many movies has Gérard Courant acted in?

Gérard Courant has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Gérard Courant?

Other notable films include "Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle", "Trying to Describe Oneself", and "Un film (autoportrait)".