Funeral of Bertrand Blier: “We’re not happy here…”, the priest’s very audacious tribute would have made the deceased laugh

Bertrand Blier's funeral was held on Wednesday, January 29, 2025 in Paris. During his homily, the priest paid a bold tribute to the director.

© DOMINIQUE JACOVIDES/BESTIMAGE Farida Rahouadji and Father Luc Reydel at Bertrand Blier's funeral.

IN BRIEF

• Bertrand Blier, famous filmmaker, died on January 20 at the age of 85 in Paris, surrounded by his family.
• His funeral took place in the Saint-Roch church with a tribute marked by a cult replica of Les Valseuses.
• Despite the absence of Gérard Depardieu, many personalities have honored the memory of Bertrand Blier, highlighting his cinematic impact.

Bertrand Blier died at the age of 85 on Monday, January 20. The renowned filmmaker, known in particular for Tenue de soirée, passed away “peacefully at his home in Paris, surrounded of his wife and children” announced his son Léonard Blier.

More than a week after the director's death, his funeral was held at the Saint-Roch church in Paris. His relatives and many personalities thus made the trip to the Parisian place of worship, known for being the church of personalities from entertainment.

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The priest quoted a cult line from a Bertrand Blier film

Bertrand Blier's funeral was marked by several events. First, a montage of the most famous lines from the dialogue writer was broadcast. A cult phrase from Valseuses was then taken up by the priest of the Saint-Roch parish.

Indeed, to begin his homily, Father Luc Reydel decided to quote a famous line from Gérard Depardieu. “We're not comfortable there, relaxed the spirit ?” launched the artists' chaplain. And to continue in this regard: “Rabelaisian reply from a man to both mocking and tender-hearted who has known four generations, of technicians, actors and spectators”. 

Gérard Depardieu did not attend at the director's funeral

The line taken up by Father Luc Reydel would have made Bertrand Blier laugh. It would also have certainly amused Gérard Depardieu. The star actor of Valseuses was however conspicuous by his absence at the funeral. He had however filmed eight times with the director. The latter had recently testified to him of his support by signing the column “Don't erase Gérard Depardieu”.

Despite the absence of the actor, many celebrities és were present at Bertrand Blier's funeral. Albert Dupontel and Jean Dujardin carried his coffin, a strong gesture towards his family. Edouard Baer, ​​Claude Lelouch, Dominique Besnehard, Bernard Murat, Josiane Balasko, Catherine Jacob, Valeria Bruni-Tedeschi and Karine Silla also paid tribute to him. His burial should take place in privacy at the Montmartre cemetery.