

The read
It runs long at 3h 43m.
Synopsis
La Comédie-Française is the oldest continuous repertory company in the world, founded in late 17th-century Paris. This is the first time a documentary filmmaker has been allowed to examine all the aspects of this great theatrical company. Sequences include sections of plays, casting, set and costume design, administrative meetings and rehearsals and performances of four classic French plays, Don Juan by Molière, La Thebaide by Racine, La Double Inconstance by Marivaux, and Occupe-toi d'Amelie by Feydeau.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
7 audience votes
Key crew
- Frederick WisemanDirector
Cast
- Jean-Pierre MiquelSelf
- Claire VernetSelf
- Philippe TorretonSelf
- Coraly ZahoneroSelf
- Michel RobinSelf
- Roger PlanchonSelf
- Nicolas SilbergSelf
- Catherine SauvalSelf
- Thierry HancisseSelf
- Céline SamieSelf
- Florence VialaSelf
- Jacques LassalleSelf