Philippe Papapdopoulos, a Parisian by birth from an artistic family, was fascinated by the mysteries of his hometown from a very young age. Walking the dark and narrow streets of central Paris, where his family lived, he discovered the emblematic places associated with illustrious figures in his
neighborhood such as Émile Zola, Mozart, Clemenceau, and Molière. At a very young age, he enchanted his parents with his imagination, especially when they offered him his first small puppet theater. He practiced in various artistic fields, including sculpture, ceramics, and music. Being a guitarist, he
constantly nourishes his passion for music.

After studying cinema at the Sorbonne, he joined the Théâtre Les 50 workshop, “Actor Studio” training, led by Andréas Voutsinas in Paris. It was there that he perfected his art and then joined theater troupes. On stage in a large part of theaters in France, England, Switzerland, the United States and
appearances in cinema. He worked as an assistant director for Éric Rohmer, as well as on music videos and other films. His passion for cinema and theater led him to make short films, reports, video clips.

Along the way, he was asked by the Marilyn fashion agency to handle recruitment, model castings and coaching. This is how he expanded his expertise in this field. This led him to organize fashion shows, haute couture shows for Antonio Ortega, photography and coaching for models and actresses.

From all these enriching experiences, Philippe Papadopoulos has been able to draw a deep understanding of the arts and culture, thus shaping an electric and inspiring career.

1. Studying the facts of your biography, it is impossible not to notice that your entire creative life is directly linked to incredible travels and encounters. Which of them left the greatest mark on your memory?

It is very true, there were different encounters with incredible humans… But also, amazing places, all those different countries! Like Russia, for example, I went as far as Siberia! I visited Brazil and Uzbekistan, just to name the few. And many other countries that fascinated me. In cinema I would say the collaboration as first assistant director with Eric RHOMER on the film “The Lady and the Duke”.

2. You have worked in different fields of art, but what is closest to your heart: cinema, theater, fashion or music?

I would say, that I constantly live with music. And I express my creativity through images, on stage, within photography and all kinds of the visual arts. Theater has been my greatest passion.

3. You are a musician, you play the guitar, which is also a string instrument, like the piano. What emotions does piano music evoke in you?

Piano music transports you to spaces that surprise you, that sometimes take you to places you don’t know. The melody absorbs you to make you travel elsewhere.

4. You were born in Paris. What does being Parisian mean to you?

It’s the history, the architecture, its mysteries. The celebrities of art and culture for decades who have walked the streets or stayed there. It’s the most beautiful capital I know.

5. Some of the participants in our festival are composers who have already worked in cinema. Which director is the most important to you?

I like Martin Scorsese who is one of the best directors.

6. How did you find out about the Piano Revenge Festival and why did you agree to become its master of ceremonies?

I like the first times; the challenge is bigger and I like the adrenaline of the challenge. I was happy to be invited!

7.What do you expect from these three festival nights in June? And what is your motto on stage, as a host who will introduce the festival musicians to the audience?
Put the audience at ease while introducing the artists. Let creativity express itself and take the audience and make them travel.

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