Very surprised because rather accustomed to the stupidities of the director of The Goatit moved him a lot. And, who knows, maybe also inspired. On his X account, Pierre Richard, now 90 years old, surprised everyone by announcing his return behind the camera, 28 years later Straight into the wall. “Like every year, I have an appointment to wish you a very happy new year, he declares in a video, in front of a Tintin poster. I’m touched to still have so many fans. Obviously, for me it’s great. I’m happy to say two or three words to you now. And among these three words, I must announce – although for me it is an event – that I remade one last film, as a director. Films, as an actor, I make them, but as a director, it’s been at least 30 years, I don’t know how many. This movie is called The man who saw the bear who saw the man. I think I really like this film and I would be very happy for you to go see it. It comes out in the last quarter of 2025. Well, if I may, I kiss you all, thank you.”
He didn’t talk about the script. But here is the official synopsis: “Although several decades separate them, Grégoire and Michel are linked by an extraordinary friendship, as whimsical as it is unwavering. One day, a nearby circus declares that its bear has escaped…”
For Pierre Richard, this will be the eighth achievement, after The distracted (1970), Alfred’s misfortunes (1972), I don’t know anything but I’ll tell you everything (1973), I’m shy, but I look after myself (1978), It’s not me, it’s him (1980), We can always dream (1991) et Straight into the wall (1997). For all those nostalgic for his deliciously good-natured and positive comedies, The man who saw the bear who saw the man will definitely be an event.
