MOLIERE A film by Laurent Tirard

MOLIERE
A film by Laurent Tirard
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MOLIERE
CREDITS
Directed by
Writer
LAURENT TIRARD
LAURENT TIRARD
GREGOIRE VIGNERON
OLIVIER DELBOSC
MARC MISSONNIER
GILLES HENRY
VALERIE DESEINE
GILLES GRANIER
FREDERIC TALGORN
Producer
Dir. Of Photography
Editor
Music
CAST
Jean-Baptiste Poquelin
M. Jourdain
Elmire Jourdain
Dorante
Celimene
Henriette Jourdain
Valere
ROMAIN DURIS
FABRICE LUCHINI
LAURA MORANTE
EDOUARD BAER
LUDVINE SAGNIER
FANNY VALETTE
GONZAGUE MONTUEL
www.NewYorkerFilms.com
France, 2007
In French with English Subtitles
120 min, Color
2.35, Dolby Digital
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SYNOPSIS
Bubbling with wit, stellar performances and lavish cinematography, MOLIÈRE stars multiCesar(r)-nominated French actor Romain Duris as Molière, a down-and-out actor-cum-playwright
up to his ears in debt. When the wealthy Jourdain (Cesar(r)-winner Fabrice Luchini) offers to
cover that debt (so that Molière's theatrical talents might help Jourdain win the heart of a certain
widowed marquise), hilarity ensues. Disguised as a priest, Molière becomes a guest in
Jourdain's palace on the pretext of teaching Jourdain the craft of the stage, which annoys his
wife, Elmire. But, soon after, the confrontation between Elmire and Molière turns seductive. Too
busy to notice, Jourdain enlists the aid of a well connected and scheming acquaintance, to help
him pursue the young widow. Romantic yearning, human foibles and laughs galore all
characterize MOLIÈRE, a delightful film that slyly captures your heart.
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