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I’m happy to be returning as an official partner of the French Spotlight and spreading the word about the film, The Man Who Saw the Bear (French title: L’homme qui a vu l’ours qui a vu l’homme). It’ll be shown twice at the 26th annual Newport Beach Film Festival (see dates and showtimes below).
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at the French Spotlight website! Use special code “French2025” to get $5 off!
The 26th Annual Newport Beach Film Festival runs from October 16-23, 2025
Film: The Man Who Saw the Bear (French title: L’homme qui a vu l’ours qui a vu l’homme), written by Pierre Richard and Anne-Sophie Rivière. Watch the trailer >
Film’s synopsis:
Directed by and starring Pierre Richard, along with Timi-Joy Marbot and Gustave Kervern, this 88-minute long film follows Grégoire and Michel, who are not from the same generation, but are united by friendship, a love of nature, and a deep affection for a circus bear who escaped. The film will make its North American West Coast premiere at the Festival!
Where: Starlight Triangle Square Cinemas (Theater #2) in Costa Mesa, California
Showtimes:
7:45 p.m. on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 (after party on Tuesday only)
5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 22, 2025 (NO after party on Wednesday)
After Party
After the screening on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 (only), guests with a “film + party” ticket ($60) can walk over to Time Nightclub for the European Showcase Party, featuring top entertainment and hors d’oeuvres prepared by award-winning Orange County restaurants.
Showcase Party is age 21+ and cocktail attire is strongly encouraged! 🪩
🎟️ Tickets are on sale now at the French Spotlight website! Use special code “French2025” to get $5 off!
About the Newport Beach Film Festival
Founded in 1999, the Newport Beach Film Festival (NBFF) is recognized as one of the largest lifestyle film festivals in the United States, attracting nearly 60,000 attendees. The Festival will showcase over 300 films from across the globe and host a wide array of multicultural activities.
About the International Spotlight
Each year, the NBFF also presents signature international film events. Student teams from California State University, Fullerton produce these International Spotlight events that feature cinema, culture, cuisine, music, and performances from Australia, Brazil, Czechia, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Philippines, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Vietnam, and more.
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