The Man Who Laughs (L'Homme Qui Rit) Interview: 69th Venice Film Festival

The speaker shares a humorous anecdote about working with Gérard Depardieu, who played his father in a past project. Gérard is described as a playful and childlike presence on set, often telling stories and making jokes. The speaker reflects on seeing Gérard in a classic role, reminiscent of his first encounter with the actor in 'Cyrano de Bergerac'.

How long ago did the narrator work with Gérard?

• Four years ago

• Three years ago

• Five years ago

• Two years ago

What role did Gérard play in the narrator's previous work?

• The narrator's mentor

• The narrator's father

• The narrator's friend

• The narrator's brother

How is Gérard described in terms of his behavior on set?

• Very serious and focused

• Strict and demanding

• Like a kid, telling stories and making jokes

• Quiet and reserved

What was the nature of the relationship between the narrator and Gérard on set?

• Distant and formal

• Strictly professional

• Like close friends

• Like a father and son

Which classic role of Gérard does the narrator recall?

• Hamlet

• Cyrano de Bergerac

• Don Quixote

• Jean Valjean