Gaumont Celebrates 130 Years With Los Angeles Retrospective

The French film studio Gaumont is celebrating its 130th anniversary with a month-long retrospective at the Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in Los Angeles. The retrospective features 12 feature films and a collection of 12 short films, each representing a key decade in Gaumont's extensive history. The series will begin on September 11, 2025, with a screening of Jean-Luc Godard’s 1967 film "Weekend" at an invitation-only event attended by Gaumont CEO Sidonie Dumas, Gaumont U.S. president Nicolas Atlan, and Academy Museum director Amy Homma. The program includes a diverse lineup highlighting Gaumont's cinematic legacy, such as Max Ophüls’ "The Earrings of Madame de…," Henri-Georges Clouzot’s "The Murderer Lives at Number 21," and silent-era works accompanied live, emphasizing the studio’s role in film history and ongoing creative influence. Both Gaumont and the Academy Museum emphasize that the retrospective aims to present cinema as a dynamic art form that continues to inspire filmmakers and audiences alike. The partnership reflects a shared dedication to honoring Gaumont's legacy while celebrating the evolution and accessibility of global cinema.