Angenieux, a privately owned company headquartered in France with Thales as its parent company, was founded in 1935 and employs approximately 210 individuals. The company reported $40.0M in revenue as of 2024. Specializing in content acquisition, Angenieux manufactures optics cinema lenses for broadcast and film industries, infra-red goggles, and high precision modules.
On February 24, 2026, cinematographer Boris Abaza discussed his experience on "Coeurs noirs Season 2," highlighting the artistic guidelines focused on maintaining the initial season's energy and rhythm. This follows Korean cinematographer Jae Hong Kim's comments on January 13, 2026, regarding his preference for filmmaking projects when discussing the Angénieux EZ Series, noting the rewarding process of developing narratives and refining visual language. Earlier, on December 4, 2025, cinematographer Jian Xiaobai detailed the use of Angenieux's Optimo Prime Series and its integrated optical palette (IOP) feature for the film "Sandstorm." Angenieux provided a custom optical solution for the production, including uncoated internal filters and a triangular iris, though Xiaobai noted it took time to become familiar with the unique iris.
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