Molière (1978 film)
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Molière is a 1978 French
drama film
directed by Ariane Mnouchkine
. It was entered into the 1978 Cannes Film Festival
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Cinema of France
The Cinema of France comprises the art of film and creative movies made within the nation of France or by French filmmakers abroad.France is the birthplace of cinema and was responsible for many of its early significant contributions. Several important cinematic movements, including the Nouvelle...
drama film
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by Ariane Mnouchkine
Ariane Mnouchkine
Ariane Mnouchkine is a world-renowned French stage director. She founded the Parisian avant-garde stage ensemble Théâtre du Soleil in 1964. She has written and directed 1789 and Molière , and in 1989, she directed La Nuit Miraculeuse...
. It was entered into the 1978 Cannes Film Festival
1978 Cannes Film Festival
The 31st Cannes Film Festival was held on May 16-30. This festival saw the introduction of a new non-competitive section, 'Un Certain Regard', which replaces 'Les Yeux Fertiles' , 'L'Air du temps' and 'Le Passé composé'.- Jury :*Alan J...
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Cast
- Philippe CaubèrePhilippe CaubèrePhilippe Caubère is a noted French film actor, writer and producer.He is known for his memorable performances as Molière in the 1978 French movie and the TV series as well...
- MolièreMolièreJean-Baptiste Poquelin, known by his stage name Molière, was a French playwright and actor who is considered to be one of the greatest masters of comedy in Western literature...
/ The Death - Marie-Françoise AudollentMarie-Françoise AudollentMarie-Françoise Audollent was a French actress. She was known for her role in The Da Vinci Code. Her other roles have included Éloge de l'amour and Le Comte de Monte Cristo.-External links:...
- Jonathan Sutton - La GrangeLa Grange (actor)La Grange , whose real name was Charles Varlet, was a French actor and a member of the troupe of Molière.-Early life:Charles Varlet was the son of Hector Varlet and Marie de La Grange...
- Frédéric Ladonne - Molière, child
- Julien Maurel - The friend of Molière
- Philippe Cointepas - The comrades Molière
- Maurice ChevitMaurice Chevit- Filmography:* Mr. Orchid * Les Hussards * The Sleeping Car Murders * Molière : The priest of the school* Le Coup de sirocco : General Bauvergne* Les Bronzés font du ski : Marius...
- The priest of the school - Odile Cointepas - The mother
- Armand Delcampe - The father
- Jean DastéJean DastéJean Dasté, born Jean Georges Gustave Dasté, was an actor and theatre director....
- The grandfather - Mario Gonzáles - ScaramoucheScaramucciaScaramuccia, also known as Scaramouche, is a roguish clown character of the Italian commedia dell'arte who wears a black mask and black trousers, shirt and hat. He is usually portrayed as a buffoon or boastful clown; in this latter capacity, he can be considered a smaller derivative of Il Capitano...
- Guy-Claude François - The bird-man
- Jean Brard
- Michel Hart - Les dévots
- Alfred Simon - Les dévots