The Misanthrope
Description
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.
Stars
Hanne Borchsenius, Benny Hansen, Holger Juul Hansen, Paul Hüttel, Henning Moritzen
Runtime
115 minutes
Release Date
May 10, 1974
Rating
5.5/10 (2 votes)