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André Cayatte
André Cayatte is best known for Le Grand Échiquier, Cinépanorama, Les Rendez-vous du dimanche and Reflets de Cannes. André Cayatte was born on February 3, 1909. André Cayatte died on February 6, 1989 at the age of 80.
- Born
- February 3, 1909
- Place of birth
- Carcassonne, Aude, France
- Died
- February 6, 1989 (80 years old)
Biography
André Cayatte (3 February 1909, in Carcassonne – 6 February 1989, in Paris) was a French filmmaker, writer and lawyer, who became known for his films centering on themes of crime, justice, and moral responsibility.
Cayatte began his directoral career at the German-controlled Continental Films during the French occupation. Some of Cayatte's earlier films that addressed his characteristic themes include Justice est faite (Justice is Done; 1950), Nous sommes tous des assassins (We Are All Murderers; 1952), and Le passage du Rhin (Tomorrow Is My Turn; 1960).
In 1963, he undertook a bold experiment in film narrative with a set of two films: Jean-Marc ou La vie conjugale (Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Jean-Marc) and Françoise ou La vie conjugale (Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Françoise). These two films tell the same story from two different points of view. His 1973 film, Il n'y a pas de fumée sans feu, won the Silver Bear Special Jury Prize at the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival.
His younger brother was the film editor Paul Cayatte.
Source: Article "André Cayatte" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Cayatte began his directoral career at the German-controlled Continental Films during the French occupation. Some of Cayatte's earlier films that addressed his characteristic themes include Justice est faite (Justice is Done; 1950), Nous sommes tous des assassins (We Are All Murderers; 1952), and Le passage du Rhin (Tomorrow Is My Turn; 1960).
In 1963, he undertook a bold experiment in film narrative with a set of two films: Jean-Marc ou La vie conjugale (Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Jean-Marc) and Françoise ou La vie conjugale (Anatomy of a Marriage: My Days with Françoise). These two films tell the same story from two different points of view. His 1973 film, Il n'y a pas de fumée sans feu, won the Silver Bear Special Jury Prize at the 23rd Berlin International Film Festival.
His younger brother was the film editor Paul Cayatte.
Source: Article "André Cayatte" from Wikipedia in English, licensed under CC-BY-SA.
Known for
Filmography
- 1989Le Grand SecretScreenplay
- 1975Les Rendez-vous du dimancheSelf
- 1972Le Grand ÉchiquierSelf
- 1959DiscoramaSelf
- 1956CinépanoramaSelf
- 1954Reflets de CannesSelf
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has André Cayatte been in?
André Cayatte is best known for Le Grand Échiquier, Cinépanorama, Les Rendez-vous du dimanche and Reflets de Cannes.
When was André Cayatte born?
André Cayatte was born on February 3, 1909. (Carcassonne, Aude, France)
How old is André Cayatte?
André Cayatte died on February 6, 1989 at the age of 80.
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·