Cinematography: Pierre Mignot

The best movies, series, and documentaries with cinematography by Pierre Mignot. Explore visually stunning titles that highlight an exceptional filmmaking.


Ladies Room

1999 · Movie · 90 min. · Canada

Direction Gabriella Cristiani

Cast Molly Parker · Veronica Ferres · Lorraine Bracco · Greta Scacchi

Synopsis Ladies Room (1999) unfolds in a mysterious, high-ceilinged chamber where women are gathered, seemingly in a state of limbo. The narrative revolves around two young women—a budding actress and a psychologist—who find themselves in this enigmatic space, witnessing the final...

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Mouvements du désir

1994 · Movie · 93 min. · Canada

Direction Léa Pool

Cast Valérie Kaprisky · Jean-François Pichette · Jolianne L'Allier-Matteau · William Jacques

Synopsis Mouvements du désir (1994) follows the unfolding story of two strangers who embark on a lengthy train journey from Montreal to Vancouver. As the miles pass, they find themselves drawn to each other, experiencing a growing attraction that complicates their...

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No Greater Love (TV)

1995 · Movie · 105 min. · United States

Direction Richard T. Heffron

Cast Kelly Rutherford · Chris Sarandon · Nicholas Campbell · Daniel Hugh Kelly

Synopsis No Greater Love (TV) (1995) follows the journey of Edwina Winfield (Rutherford), who, after the tragic loss of her parents and fiancé in the Titanic disaster, steps up to care for her three younger siblings and manage her father's newspaper....

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Arwad

2013 · Movie · 105 min. · Canada

Direction Samer Najari · Dominique Chila

Cast Ramzi Choukair · Fanny Mallette · Julie McClemens · Yasmine Antabli

Synopsis Arwad (2013) follows the story of Ali, who journeys back to his hometown of Arwad in Syria following the passing of his mother. Tragically, Ali meets an untimely end when he drowns under mysterious circumstances one fateful night. The narrative...

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Mario

1984 · Movie · 98 min. · Canada

Direction Jean Beaudin

Cast Xavier Norman Petermann · Francis Reddy · Nathalie Chalifour · Jacques Godin

Synopsis Mario (1984) follows the story of two inseparable brothers, one of whom is autistic. They share a unique bond, often escaping into a world of imagination to cope with their daily lives. However, their dynamic is disrupted when a young...

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The Valley of Tears

2012 · Movie · 95 min. · Canada

Direction Maryanne Zéhil

Cast Nathalie Coupal · Joseph Antaki · Wafa Tarabey · Leyla Hakim

Synopsis The Valley of Tears (2012) follows Marie, a Canadian editor with a focus on genocide survivor testimonies, as she begins to receive mysterious, large envelopes containing the story of Ali, a young Palestinian raised in a Lebanese refugee camp. Driven...

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10 Miles/Hour (S)

1970 · Documentary · 17 min. · Canada

Direction Marcel Carrière

Synopsis 10 Miles/Hour (S) (1970) presents a captivating journey through Canada, chronicling a unique bicycle expedition featuring 70 young women and a man. The documentary follows their adventure as they pedal from the vibrant city of Montréal to the picturesque landscapes...

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Direction Jean-Claude Labrecque

Cast Claude Gauvreau · Jean Pierre Bergeron · Muriel Dutil · Robert Gravel

Synopsis Claude Gauvreau: Poète (1974) presents an intimate exploration of the life and work of a prominent Canadian poet. The documentary delves into Gauvreau's unique literary contributions, his impact on Canadian literature, and his enduring legacy. Through a blend of archival...

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The Other Side of November

2016 · Movie · 85 min. · Canada

Direction Maryanne Zéhil

Cast Pascale Bussières · David La Haye · Arsinée Khanjian · Marc Labreche

Synopsis The Other Side of November (2016) explores the intriguing concept of parallel lives and the choices that shape our destinies. The narrative delves into the question of who we might have become if we had made different decisions in the...

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The Coffin Affair

1980 · Movie · 107 min. · Canada

Direction Jean-Claude Labrecque

Cast Gabriel Arcand · August Schellenberg · Thomas Donohue · Yvion Dufour

Synopsis The Coffin Affair (1980) unfolds in the year 1953, deep within the Gaspé forest, where three bodies are discovered, partially consumed by bears. To avoid potential backlash on tourism and investment, Prime Minister Maurice Duplessis takes drastic measures. He decides...

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A Sunday in Kigali

2006 · Movie · 118 min. · Canada

Direction Robert Favreau

Cast Luc Picard · Fatou N'Diaye · Céline Bonnier · Luck Mervil

Synopsis A Sunday in Kigali (2006) follows the story of Bernard Valcourt, a seasoned Canadian journalist in his mid-years, who is in Kigali, Rwanda, in April 1994 to create a documentary focused on the AIDS epidemic. Unbeknownst to his colleagues, Bernard...

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Cruising Bar 2

2008 · Movie · 100 min. · Canada

Direction Michel Côté · Robert Ménard

Cast Michel Côté · Véronique Le Flaguais · Marie-France Duquette · Chantal Dauphinais

Synopsis Cruising Bar 2 (2008) follows the return of beloved characters from the original film, who, after a decade and a half, find themselves in a world that has evolved significantly. Despite the passage of time, the protagonists remain largely unchanged,...

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Lathe of Heaven (TV)

2002 · Movie · 91 min. · Canada

Direction Philip Haas

Cast James Caan · Lukas Haas · Lisa Bonet · David Strathairn

Synopsis Lathe of Heaven (TV) (2002) is set in a dystopian future where a man named George Orr possesses an extraordinary ability: his dreams have the power to alter reality. Initially, his therapist, Dr. William Haber, is skeptical and perplexed by...

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Direction Denise Filiatrault

Cast Pascale Bussières · Michel Barrette · Serge Postigo · Denis Bernard

Synopsis Bittersweet Memories (My Life in Cinemascope) (2004) is a poignant biographical drama set in 1952 Québec, focusing on Alys Robi, a renowned vocalist at the peak of her fame. Despite her international recognition, Alys is involuntarily committed by her father...

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La toile d'araignée

1979 · Documentary · 118 min. · Canada

Direction Jacques Giraldeau

Synopsis La toile d'araignée (1979) is a comprehensive five-part documentary that delves into the vibrant world of visual arts in Quebec, Canada.

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