The Man Who Saw the Bear
L’Homme qui a vu l’ours qui a vu l’homme
Synopsis
Two men from different generations form an unlikely bond while protecting a runaway circus bear in the French countryside, discovering shared passions for nature and wisdom along the way.
Top Cast
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Pierre Richard
Grégoire
Timi-Joy Marbot
Michel
Gustave Kervern
Nanoche
Anny Duperey
Anémone
Louis-Do de Lencquesaing
Christos
Christophe Lague
Chief police officer
Vanessa Liautey
Bérénice
Patrick Ligardes
Jackot
Sophie Barbero
Sylvie
Vinicius Dos Santos Lagier
Pope
Mylène Vareilles
Dédée
Fred Blin
Tintin (as Frédéric Blin)
Henri Forgues
Patron café
Christophe Lague
Sous-chef gendarme
Ricardo Lo Giudice
Blues Brothers
Matthieu Pillard
Blues Brothers
Thomas Arnaud
L'adjoint au maire
Kader Bouallaga
Chef gendarme
Release History & Theatrical Window
Cannes Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$444K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Pierre Richard
- Screenplay & Story
- Pierre Richard, Anne-Sophie Rivière
- Original Score
- Olivier Defays
- Original Title
- L’Homme qui a vu l’ours qui a vu l’homme
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Worldwide Gross
- $444K
- Production Studios
- Moby Dick Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Pierre Richard
Pierre Richard, Anne-Sophie Rivière
Olivier Defays
Pierre Aïm
Jeanne Kef
Frédéric Niedermayer, Ivan Samokhvalov
Department Leadership Roster
Pierre Richard
Screenplay
Pierre Richard
Director
Anne-Sophie Rivière
Screenplay
Pierre Aïm
Director of Photography
Jeanne Kef
Editor
Elfie Carlier
Costume Design
Mathieu Menut
Production Design
Olivier Defays
Original Music Composer
Frédéric Niedermayer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Man Who Saw the Bear
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Man Who Saw the Bear about?
Two men from different generations form an unlikely bond while protecting a runaway circus bear in the French countryside, discovering shared passions for nature and wisdom along the way.
Who directed The Man Who Saw the Bear?
The Man Who Saw the Bear was directed by Pierre Richard.
Who stars in The Man Who Saw the Bear?
The principal cast of The Man Who Saw the Bear includes Pierre Richard, Timi-Joy Marbot, Gustave Kervern, Anny Duperey, Louis-Do de Lencquesaing.
When was The Man Who Saw the Bear released and how long is it?
The Man Who Saw the Bear was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
How much did The Man Who Saw the Bear make at the box office?
The Man Who Saw the Bear grossed $444K in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for The Man Who Saw the Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Man Who Saw the Bear was composed by Olivier Defays.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Man Who Saw the Bear?
The Man Who Saw the Bear holds official age classifications: FR: TP.