

TV series
Spécial cinéma
1974–1997, French, on RTS Un & RTS. Created by Christian Defaye & Christian Zeender.
Marcello Mastroianni, Isabelle Adjani, Alain Delon, Martin Scorsese, Woody Allen... the biggest stars in cinema were welcomed by Christian Defaye on his show Spécial cinéma. Between intimate confessions from actors and immersion in the world of the greatest filmmakers, Christian Defaye took viewers on a journey into the fascinating world of cinema for nearly thirty years.
- Seasons
- 24
- Episodes
- 581
- Episode length
- Varies
- Status
- Ended in 1997
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Latest episode
S24 E16: Episode 16
Aired 27 May 1997
Seasons 24

Season 1
1974 · 2 episodes

Season 2
1975 · 3 episodes

Season 3
1976 · 9 episodes

Season 4
1977 · 18 episodes

Season 5
1978 · 23 episodes

Season 6
1979 · 22 episodes

Season 7
1980 · 17 episodes

Season 8
1981 · 29 episodes

Season 9
1982 · 33 episodes

Season 10
1983 · 38 episodes

Season 11
1984 · 35 episodes

Season 12
1985 · 36 episodes

Season 13
1986 · 35 episodes

Season 14
1987 · 42 episodes

Season 15
1988 · 38 episodes

Season 16
1989 · 44 episodes

Season 17
1990 · 6 episodes

Season 18
1991 · 8 episodes

Season 19
1992 · 32 episodes

Season 20
1993 · 16 episodes

Season 21
1994 · 41 episodes

Season 22
1995 · 24 episodes

Season 23
1996 · 14 episodes

Season 24
1997 · 16 episodes
Cast & crew
- Christian DefayeCreator
- Christian ZeenderCreator
- Christian DefayeSelf - Host · 581 ep
- Alain DelonSelf · 9 ep
- Claude GorettaSelf · 7 ep
- Gérard DepardieuSelf · 7 ep
- François ChalaisSelf · 7 ep
- Gérard OurySelf · 7 ep
- Jean-Jacques AnnaudSelf · 7 ep
- Jean-Luc GodardSelf · 7 ep
- Alain TannerSelf · 7 ep
- Philippe NoiretSelf · 6 ep
- Jacques DeraySelf · 6 ep
- Freddy BuacheSelf · 6 ep
Details
- First aired
- 25 September 1974
- Last aired
- 27 May 1997
- Network
- RTS Un, RTS
- Language
- French
- Country
- France
- Type
- Talk Show
- Rated
- U
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How many seasons of Spécial cinéma are there?
Spécial cinéma has 24 seasons and 581 episodes.
Is Spécial cinéma finished?
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Spécial cinéma parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Spécial cinéma is rated U. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like Spécial cinéma?
If you liked Spécial cinéma, try The Kelly Clarkson Show, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?, Kids' Choice Awards.
Who created Spécial cinéma?
Spécial cinéma was created by Christian Defaye and Christian Zeender and stars Christian Defaye, Alain Delon, Claude Goretta.