Institut des hautes études cinématographiques
Cavalier was born in Vendôme, Loir-et-Cher and studied film at the Institut des hautes études cinématographiques. He won several awards, including the César Award for Best Film and César Award for Best Director for his film "Thérèse" in 1987. His latest film "Pater" premiered In Competition at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival.