The Inconnus return to cinemas with Riad Sattouf: Didier Bourdon opens up about their cult years
Starring in A Good Boss, Didier Bourdon looks back at the golden age of the Inconnus and teases their big screen return directed by Riad Sattouf.
Time passes, but the laughter remains. While starring in Philippe de Chauveron's comedy Un bon patron, actor Didier Bourdon recently opened up about a period that forever shaped French comedy: his beginnings within the famous sketch troupe Les Inconnus, alongside Bernard Campan and Pascal Légitimus.
The adrenaline of the beginnings and legendary parodies
Guest on the show Home Cinéma hosted by Belgian filmmaker Fabrice Du Welz, Didier Bourdon looked back at the sensations that drove the trio at their beginnings over forty years ago. Addressing the longevity and cross-generational nature of their humor, the actor candidly mentioned the pressure of the era. The group knew they had a strict deadline and were about to hit television screens, making the process both stressful and deeply exciting.
For nearly eleven years, the comedy troupe delivered sketches and satirical parodies that became iconic for generations of viewers. Whether revisiting fake movies, parodic concepts, or unforgettable characters, this collective adventure cemented an unbreakable bond. Summing up this philosophy of stage and life, Didier Bourdon recalled a timeless truth: alone you go faster, but together you go further.
The big screen comeback with Riad Sattouf
Yet the major news thrilling movie buffs is the group's upcoming return. Nearly ten years after their last joint venture on the silver screen, Les Inconnus are preparing to star in a brand new comedy titled Le Grand départ. Best of all, the project will be directed by acclaimed author and filmmaker Riad Sattouf.
Previous details shared by Bernard Campan revealed that the movie will be a dystopia set in France. The plot will explore a future where a climate shift has caused widespread cold, offering a poetic, biting, and hilarious look at society. While no release date has been announced yet due to the director's superstitions, the promise of reuniting this legendary trio under Sattouf's vision is worth the wait.