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French Comedian Pierre Richard’s Directorial Comeback ‘The Man Who Saw the Bear’ Lands at Loco Films Ahead of Cannes Tribute (EXCLUSIVE)
Loco Films has landed international sales rights to "The Man Who Saw the Bear," the directorial comeback of iconic French actor Pierre Richard.
The anticipated movie will world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in the Special Screenings section, as part of a career tribute to Richard which is expected to be one of the highlights of this 78th edition. Richard, who is now 90 and in top shape, rose to fame in the 1970’s, during which he delivered cult performances in French comedies, such as “The Tall Blond Man with One Black Shoe,” “La Chèvre” and “The Fugitives.” Produced by Moby Dick Films (“Trois amies”), “The Man Who Saw the Bear” also stars Gustave Kervern, an actor-director who won a prize at Berlin with his movie “Effacer l’historique,” and Timi-Joy Marbot (“Giant with Feet of Clay”).
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