Molière (1978)
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin is raised by his father and his grandfather because his mother dies when he's still very little. He works as a handyman, studies the law at a university and travels the country as an actor before he becomes the celebrated playwright Molière who impresses firstly the Duke of Orleans and then even King Louis XIV.
Director: Ariane Mnouchkine
Genre: Drama, History
Runtime: 240 min
Release Date: August 30, 1978
Cast
- Philippe Caubère - Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, dit Molière / La Mort
- Marie-Françoise Audollent - La Forest / La servante
- Frédéric Ladonne - Molière enfant
- Jean Dasté - Le grand-père de Molière
- Roger Planchon - Colbert
- Daniel Mesguich - Monsieur, frère du Roi
- Albert Delpy - Boileau
- Odile Cointepas - La mère de Molière
- Joséphine Derenne - Madeleine Béjart
- Brigitte Catillon - Armande Béjart
Screenplay
Music: René Clemencic
Cinematography: Bernard Zitzermann
Editing: Georges Klotz, Françoise Javet
Country: France, Italy
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Themes
Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics
Keywords
france, biography, woman director, 17th century
More Films by Director: Ariane Mnouchkine
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Molière about?
- Jean-Baptiste Poquelin is raised by his father and his grandfather because his mother dies when he's still very little. He works as a handyman, studies the law at a university and travels the country as an actor before he becomes the celebrated playwright Molière who impresses firstly the Duke of Orleans and then even King Louis XIV.
- Who directed Molière?
- Molière was directed by Ariane Mnouchkine.
- Who stars in Molière?
- Molière stars Philippe Caubère, Marie-Françoise Audollent, Frédéric Ladonne, Jean Dasté, Roger Planchon, Daniel Mesguich.
- How long is Molière?
- Molière has a runtime of 4h 0m (240 minutes).
- What genre is Molière?
- Molière is a Drama, History film.
- Where was Molière produced?
- Molière was produced in France, Italy.
- What are the themes of Molière?
- The themes of Molière include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.