Synopsis
This television film records Ingmar Bergman’s Copenhagen stage production of Molière’s The Misanthrope, presented as a guest performance at the Royal Danish Theatre. The play centers on Alceste, a man who rejects social hypocrisy and flattery, whose rigid principles are tested by his love for the socially adept Célimène.
Ratings
IMDb6.8/10
4 audience votes
Key crew
- Ingmar BergmanDirector
Cast
- Hanne BorchseniusÉliante
- Benny HansenDubois
- Holger Juul HansenPhillinte
- Paul HüttelBasque
- Henning MoritzenAlceste
- Erik MørkAcaste
- Ghita NørbyCélimène
- Lise RingheimArsinoë
- Ebbe RodeOronte
- Peter SteenClitandre
- Olaf UssingA messenger