Raphaël Pathé Héritage
French cinema heritage · Independent cultural association

The next
chapter.

1896. The dawn of cinema.
The Pathé family took film to the world.
Today, Raphaël Pathé opens a new chapter.

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Our Mission

Raphaël Pathé Héritage is a cultural platform inspired by the legacy of the Pathé family — pioneers of global cinema. Founded by Raphaël Pathé, direct descendant of Jacques Pathé, it brings together art, performance, sound, and emerging technologies to awaken a new era of storytelling.

Our vision is to:

  • Celebrate and reinterpret the Pathé family’s cinematic legacy.
  • Preserve and reinterpret the cinematic spirit of the Belle Époque.
  • Produce immersive, symbolic, and international cultural works.
  • Act as a bridge between French elegance and global creative expression.

This is not about nostalgia. It’s about invention — with reverence.

Raphaël Pathé, Founder
Light installation from the original Raphaël Pathé Héritage website
The family archive

The Pathé Story

The Pathé family helped shape early cinema. Raphaël descends directly from Jacques Pathé, brother of Charles. Explore the family story, the American chapter and Raphaël’s own path through media and performance.

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Pathé family tree showing the four brothers and Raphaël’s descent through Jacques and Marie-Louise
01 / Forthcoming novel

The Night of Two Centuries

By Raphaël Pathé. Book One of A Pathé Family Saga.

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Cinema projector
02 / Membership

The Circle

An international circle for people who love cinema, French culture and the stories behind them. Annual membership starts at €50.

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03 / Patronage and partnerships

Help bring new work to audiences.

Explore the projects currently in development and discuss supporting a defined reading, screening, conversation or live performance.

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Cinema · Sound · Imagination

What we do

Cinema & storytelling

Cinema & storytelling

Films and stories rooted in heritage and vision.

Music & performance

Music & performance

Live performance, sound and shared cultural experiences.

Technology & imagination

Technology & imagination

New ways to bring stories to life through imagination, sound and visual storytelling.

The association

People & Governance

Caroline Lamy
President

Raphaël Pathé
Founder and Artistic Director

Muriel Hericher
Founding Treasurer