Gaumont is a French film and television production company founded in 1895 by the French engineer-turned-inventor Léon Gaumont. The company is one of the oldest and largest film studios in the world, with a rich history of producing classic French cinema, including the first French film with a synchronized soundtrack.
Gaumont has produced and distributed a wide range of films and TV series, including both French and international titles. Some of its most notable productions include the critically acclaimed films "La Haine" and "The Intouchables," as well as popular TV series like "Narcos" and "Hannibal."
In addition to its production activities, Gaumont has also been a pioneer in film technology, developing several key inventions and innovations in the early years of cinema, including the Gaumont Chronophone, a system for synchronizing sound and film.
Today, Gaumont is an international company with offices in France, the United States, Germany, and the UK, and continues to produce high-quality film and television content for audiences around the world.