Ciné+ OCS is a group of French thematic pay television networks operated by Canal+ Thématiques, and distributed by Canal+ on satellite TV, cable, and IPTV.
Launched in 1991, the channels were originally only dedicated to films, with the exception of Ciné+ Frisson which broadcast two television series from 2012 to 2017. Since 3 July 2024, following a merger with OCS, it is now also dedicated to television series.
The channels broadcast all foreign films and series in their original language on a secondary audio channel with two subtitling tracks in French, one for translation from a foreign language and the other for the hearing impaired.
In Belgium, Ciné+ became Ciné+ OCS later on 1 October 2024, where it only operates the 3 channels OCS, Ciné+ Frisson and Ciné+ Classic as part of the BeTV bouquet.
TV channels Channel Type Launched Former names Films from 6 months after their theatrical release, new French and international premium series 7 January 1991 CinéCinémas (1991-98)CinéCinémas 1 (1998-2002)CinéCinéma (2002-2008)CinéCinéma Premier (2008-11)Ciné+ Premier (2011-24) Classic films CinéCinéfil (1991-98)CinéClassics (1998-2002)CinéCinéma Classic (2002-11) Action, thriller and horror films 27 April 1996 CinéCinémas Seconde (1996-98)CinéCinémas 3 (1998-2002)CinéCinéma Frisson (2002-11) Romantic films and rom-com CinéCinémas Prime (1996-98)CinéCinémas 2 (1998-2002)CinéCinéma Émotion (2002-11) Comedies, family and teen films 14 September 2002 CinéCinéma Succès (2002-04)CinéCinéma Famiz (2004-11)Ciné+ Famiz (2011-24) Independent and art house films CinéCinéma Auteur (2002-07)CinéCinéma Culte (2007-08)CinéCinéma Club (2008-11)Ciné+ Club (2011-24)
Defunct TV channels Channel Type Launched Closed Former names CinéCinéma Info Entertainment industry news and documentaries May 2000 October 2006 Ciné Info (2000-04) Hollywood's blockbusters and awards ceremonies 21 March 2007 30 August 2013 CinéCinéma Star (2007-11)
Streaming system
Ciné+ subscribers were given access to Ciné+ à la demande, a content hub within the platforms (such as MyCanal), to stream their programs.
In Belgium, Ciné+ OCS à la demande is part of BeTV with Be à la demande.
In 2018, Ciné+ started to launch thematic digital channel on Ciné+ à la demande. Some channels where available for a limited time, while other where available for multiples years :
Ciné+ Horreur (launched in 2018), horror films Ciné+ Western (launched in 2018), western films Ciné+ British (launched in 2018), British films Ciné+ de Quartier (launched in 2018), specialized in European exploitation films and B movies, like giallo, gothic, spaghetti western, sword-and-sandal or swashbuckler films Ciné+ Crime (launched in 2018), thriller films Ciné+ Comédie (launched in 2018), comedies Ciné+ Romance (launched in 2019), romance films Ciné+ 80's (launched in 2019), films from the 1980 Ciné+ Asie (launched in 2019), Asians films Ciné+ Animé (launched in 2019), Anime and manga Ciné+ Italie (launched in 2019), Italian films Ciné+ 90's (launched in 2019), films from the 1990 Ciné+ De Funès (launched in 2020), Louis de Funès's filmography Ciné+ En Musique (launched in 2020), musical and concert films Ciné+ 70's (launched in 2020), films from the 1970 Ciné+ BERGMAN (launched in 2020), Ingmar Bergman's filmography Ciné+ Splendid (launched in 2020), Le Splendid's filmography Ciné+ Enquêtes (launched in 2021), mystery films Ciné+ Bollywood (launched in 2021), Indian films Ciné+ À table ! (launched in 2021), films about cooking and foods Ciné+ 60's (launched in 2021), films from the 1960 Ciné+ Histoire (launched in 2021), historical films Ciné+ Deneuve (launched in 2021), Catherine Deneuve's filmography
Following the merge with OCS, the content hub was simply renamed Ciné+ OCS, and is still available within MyCanal. It was also made available as a subscription-based channel on others services like Amazon Prime Video. All OCS subscribers were automatically transferred to a Ciné+ OCS subscription. Some of the digital channels were simply transformed into categories on the Ciné+ OCS's hub.
Series Some series from this list were only made available on streaming. OCS
61st Street 3615 Monique A Friend of the Family A Spy Among Friends Alex Rider Angelyne Archie Aspergirl Cheyenne et Lola Christian Croisement Gaza - Bd Saint-Germain Bad Behaviour Besoin d'amour Blinded Devils The Dreamer: Becoming Karen Blixen Dreaming Whilst Black El Inmortal. Gangs of Madrid Frérots Funny Woman The Handmaid's Tale Hashtag Boomer Homejacking HP Jeune et Golri The Killing Kind The Lazarus Project Los mil días de Allende Love Life LT-21 Lucky Hank Mad Men Minx Missions Moah The Name of the Rose L'Opéra Orphan Black: Echoes Platonique Rictus Sentinelles Septième Ciel Slip Tales of the Walking Dead Ten Pound Poms Toutouyoutou Twisted Metal The Walking Dead: Dead City Weeds The Winter King
Ciné+ Family Breeders Dragons et Princesses
Ciné+ Frisson American Horror Story (seasons 1-6) In the Flesh
References
External links Official Website