Olivier Père was born in 1971 in Marseilles, France, and earned a degree in Humanities from the prestigious University of Sorbonne (Paris IV) in the humanities.
Père joined the French Cinémathèque in 1995, and rapidly rose through the ranks to become responsible for the programming, curating numerous retrospectives and thematic seasons that showcased a wide range of cinematic excellence.
In addition to his work at the Cinémathèque, Père began a long-standing collaboration with the Belfort "Entrevues" Film Festival in 1996, organizing retrospectives that highlighted the work of talented filmmakers.
Throughout his career, Père has also been a prolific writer, publishing articles on film, television, and DVD in the influential cultural publication "Les Inrockuptibles" since 1997.
Between 2004 and 2009, Père served as the director of the Directors' Fortnight, an independent section at the renowned Cannes Film Festival, organized by SRF (Société des Réalisateurs de films).
In 2009, Père took on the role of artistic director of the Festival del film Locarno, a position he held until 2012.
Père's most recent appointment was as Managing Director of Arte France Cinéma, a subsidiary of Arte France, which he has been leading since 2012.
This biographical sketch provides a comprehensive overview of Olivier Père's impressive career in the film industry, highlighting his many achievements and responsibilities in various roles.
