About
Jean-Daniel Cadinot
Overview
Jean Daniel Cadinot (February 10, 1944 – April 23, 2008) was a French photographer, director and producer of gay pornographic films.
Cadinot was born during World War II, in German-occupied Paris, in the Montmartre hill area of the Batignoles Quarter. His parents were tailors who custom fit clothes.Cadinot later remarked that while his parents had clothed men, he earned his reputation for undressing them.
As a teenager, Cadinot hoped to become a painter and, due to parental opposition, ran away from home at the age of 17. In the early 1960s, he studied at École des Arts et Métiers and at the National School of Photography. He then began his professional career at Valois Studios, where he directed mainstream films for French-speaking audiences.
He first pursued a career in photography, which took on a homosexual angle with his nude portrait of writer Yves Navarre and singer Patrick Juvet. His erotic photographs appeared in the first edition of Gai Pied. He began to sell nude photographs and finally moved to directing movies in 1978. By then, he had published 17 photo albums, with total sales of over 170,000 copies.
Setting up his own production company, French Art, Cadinot made dozens of 16 mm films.
Characteristic of Cadinot's films was an emphasis on plot, much more so than in typical porn films. His plots were often based originally on incidents from his own life, but he was known for adjusting the plot during filming to incorporate experiences of his actors. He insisted on realism in his films, especially in sex scenes, saying that the actors "do not portray things that are imposed on them by me, but things they like to do themselves".
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Known for
Acting |
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1984 | Tough and Tender | Actor | Cop (Cameo Appearance) | 59 Average |
Directing |
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2009 | Subversion | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2009 | The Cult of Love | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2008 | Duos de choc | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2007 | Nomades 5: Parfums Erotiques | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2007 | Nomades 6: Trésors secrets | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2006 | Cadinot: The Best 5 | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2006 | Temptations of Sodom | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2006 | Nomades 4: Princes pervers | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2005 | Nomades 3: Les portes du desir | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2005 | Nomades 1: Bazaar Hotel | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2005 | Nomades 2: Oriental Pleasures | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2004 | Hammam | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2004 | Secrets de famille | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2003 | Crescendo | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2002 | Private Lessons | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2000 | Without Limits | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
2000 | C'est la vie | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1999 | Double en jeu | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
1999 | Squat | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1999 | Street Boyz | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1999 | S.O.S. | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1999 | Safari City | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1998 | Emergency Exit | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
1998 | État d'urgence | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1997 | Techno Boys | Directing | Director | 58 Average |
1997 | Insatiable | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1996 | Garcons d'Etage 2 | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1996 | Stolen Desires | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1996 | Pressbook | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1996 | Coup de soleil | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1995 | Floor Boys | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1994 | Men's Museum | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1994 | Paradisio Inferno | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1994 | Les Minets de l'info | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1994 | Maurice and his Friends | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1993 | Corps d'élite | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1993 | Incredible Experience | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1993 | Coup de pinceau | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1993 | Tequila | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1992 | La Maison Bleue | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1992 | Gamins de Paris | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1992 | Video Boys 1 | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1991 | Service Actif 2 | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1990 | The Courier | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1990 | Service Actif | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1989 | Hand In The Fire | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1989 | Crash Toujours | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1989 | The Traveling Journeymen | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1988 | Full Exposure | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1988 | A Summer of Sex | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
1987 | Escalier de service | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1987 | Sex Oasis | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1987 | Street Smart | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1986 | Getting Even | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1986 | Carnival In Venice | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1986 | Touch of Magic | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1986 | In Tense Heat | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1985 | Ski Fever | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1985 | Top Models | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1984 | Tough and Tender | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1984 | Hot On The Trail | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
1984 | Sex Bazaar | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1983 | Coming Soon | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1983 | Becoming Men | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1983 | Sacré Collège! | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
1982 | All of Me | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1982 | Beach Boys | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
1981 | Men Prefer Men | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1981 | Dream Boys | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1981 | Scouts | Directing | Director | 60 Fair |
1981 | Dream Boys | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1980 | Working Men | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1980 | Stop | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
1980 | Tender Friends | Directing | Director | 59 Average |
Maurice et les garçons | Directing | Director | N/A N/A |
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Writing |
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2009 | The Cult of Love | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2006 | Temptations of Sodom | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2005 | Nomades 1: Bazaar Hotel | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2005 | Nomades 2: Oriental Pleasures | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2003 | Crescendo | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
2000 | C'est la vie | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
1999 | Safari City | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1998 | Emergency Exit | Writing | Writer | 60 Fair |
1997 | Techno Boys | Writing | Writer | 58 Average |
1997 | Insatiable | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1996 | Stolen Desires | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
1996 | Pressbook | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1994 | Men's Museum | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1994 | Les Minets de l'info | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1994 | Paradisio Inferno | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
1993 | Incredible Experience | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1992 | La Maison Bleue | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1992 | Gamins de Paris | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
1990 | The Courier | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1989 | The Traveling Journeymen | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1989 | Hand In The Fire | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1989 | Crash Toujours | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1988 | Full Exposure | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
1987 | Sex Oasis | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
1987 | Street Smart | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1986 | Getting Even | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1986 | Touch of Magic | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1986 | Carnival In Venice | Writing | Screenplay | N/A N/A |
1985 | Ski Fever | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
1984 | Tough and Tender | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
1984 | Tough and Tender | Writing | Dialogue | 59 Average |
1984 | Tough and Tender | Writing | Screenplay | 59 Average |
1984 | Hot On The Trail | Writing | Writer | 60 Fair |
1984 | Sex Bazaar | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1983 | Coming Soon | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1983 | Becoming Men | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
1983 | Sacré Collège! | Writing | Writer | 60 Fair |
1982 | All of Me | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
1981 | Dream Boys | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1981 | Dream Boys | Writing | Writer | N/A N/A |
1980 | Tender Friends | Writing | Writer | 59 Average |
Production |
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2000 | C'est la vie | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
1999 | Safari City | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
1998 | Emergency Exit | Production | Producer | 60 Fair |
1997 | Techno Boys | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
1997 | Insatiable | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
1996 | Stolen Desires | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
1994 | Men's Museum | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
1994 | Les Minets de l'info | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
1994 | Paradisio Inferno | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
1993 | Incredible Experience | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
1992 | La Maison Bleue | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
1992 | Gamins de Paris | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
1989 | Crash Toujours | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
1988 | Full Exposure | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
1987 | Sex Oasis | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
1986 | Touch of Magic | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
1985 | Ski Fever | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
1984 | Tough and Tender | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
1984 | Sex Bazaar | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
1983 | Becoming Men | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
1980 | Tender Friends | Production | Producer | 59 Average |
Sound |
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1999 | S.O.S. | Sound | Music | N/A N/A |
Art |
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1993 | Corps d'élite | Art | Art Direction | N/A N/A |
Camera |
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1996 | Pressbook | Camera | Still Photographer | N/A N/A |
1992 | La Maison Bleue | Camera | Camera Operator | N/A N/A |
1990 | The Courier | Camera | Director of Photography | N/A N/A |
1989 | The Traveling Journeymen | Camera | Director of Photography | N/A N/A |
1984 | Hot On The Trail | Camera | Camera Operator | 60 Fair |
Crew |
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2009 | Angels and Demons | Crew | In Memory Of | N/A N/A |
2005 | Nomades 1: Bazaar Hotel | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2004 | Hammam | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2003 | Crescendo | Crew | Cinematography | N/A N/A |
2000 | C'est la vie | Crew | Cinematography | 59 Average |
1992 | Gamins de Paris | Crew | Cinematography | 59 Average |
1983 | Sacré Collège! | Crew | Cinematography | 60 Fair |
Editing |
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2009 | Subversion | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2008 | Duos de choc | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2007 | Nomades 5: Parfums Erotiques | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2007 | Nomades 6: Trésors secrets | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2006 | Temptations of Sodom | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2006 | Nomades 4: Princes pervers | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2005 | Nomades 2: Oriental Pleasures | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
2003 | Crescendo | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
1991 | Service Actif 2 | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
1990 | Service Actif | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
1989 | The Traveling Journeymen | Editing | Editor | N/A N/A |
1983 | Sacré Collège! | Editing | Editor | 60 Fair |
Lighting |
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1999 | Double en jeu | Lighting | Lighting Technician | 60 Fair |
1992 | La Maison Bleue | Lighting | Lighting Director | N/A N/A |
1991 | Service Actif 2 | Lighting | Lighting Director | N/A N/A |
1990 | Service Actif | Lighting | Lighting Director | N/A N/A |
1989 | The Traveling Journeymen | Lighting | Lighting Director | N/A N/A |