Richard, my understanding is that Etaix' films are indeed planned for theatrical re-release
as well as DVDs, so, although possibly
sans English subs, there might be an opportunity to revisit his films soon. Having missed the couple that screened in the first days of this year's
Cinema Ritrovato, but curious becaue of the restoration and renewed attention, I revisited his two shorts on an old VHS, and they are truly works of a comic genius. Small wonder you can still recall the marvelous RUPTURE after decades!
Arte currently has a short video piece up on the restoration / re-release, but I suspect Etaix' rhythym doesn't translate well into such brief excerpts as included here:
http://videos.arte.tv/de/videos/pierre_etaix-3306620.htmlThe link I posted earlier offers plenty of additional information, of course, including a
pdf version of the extensive, bilingual restoration booklet...
Uli