Jean Dujardin: After a science fiction film and an ambitious historical film, here it is in a new project adapted from a true story! – Cinema news

Jean Dujardin continues the projects! While it will be playing on October 29 of the man who narrows by Jan Kounen, a new adaptation of the science fiction novel by Richard Matheson, and is currently on the set of the new film by Xavier Giannoli, rays and shadows, the actor already has a new project.

The actor Oscar winner for The Artist in 2012 will play the main role of roller coaster, the next dramatic comedy by Cyril Gelblat (all to be happy), produced by Thomas and Mathieu Verhaeghe (production workshop).

The film, which addresses the question of bipolarity, will enter into production in early 2025 for a set planned between February and March as the producers specify at the microphone D'Total screen.

Adapted from an autobiographical novel

Co -produced by Kobayashi Prod And Bright Lights Films, the feature film is adapted from Jean Albou's book “A crazy in the arT – Confessions of a serial-color“The scenario is co -written by Sarah Kaminsky, Laetitia Colombani and Kamir Aïnouz.

A budget of 10 million euros according to The Cannes edition of the French filmthis autobiographical account published in 2011 by La Martinière editions retraces the meteoric Ascension and then the brutal fall of Jean Albou, former fortune manager who has become a collector of contemporary art.

Diagnosed bipolar well after the fact, the author tells of his manic episodes, which led him to extravagant expenses, reaching up to fifteen million euros in less than two months. He also delivers a sharp criticism of the environment of contemporary art, which he presents as a universe where speculation and pretenses often take precedence over real artistic value.

He also denounces the incompetence of certain mental health professionals, highlighting the difficulties encountered in obtaining a precise diagnosis and adequate treatment.

No release date has yet been announced.