The Misanthrope (1974)
Synopsis
Bergman took one of his favourite plays to Copenhagen for a guest performance, which was even broadcast on Danish TV. In his Copenhagen The Misanthrope, Bergman maintained a dual approach. On the one hand, a production of Molière's play as a theatrical game performed in style and intellectually conceived; on the other hand, an exposure, through physical and psychological intensity, of the emotional tragedy in which Alceste and Celemine are both victims. Expectations were high prior to Bergman's production of The Misanthrope. A reviewer wrote, 'For the first time Molière's connection to the Danish stage is intercepted by a director whose forte is physiological tragedy, Strindberg over Holberg'. Many reviews had expected Bergman to put his very personal stamp on the production. Instead they experienced 'a clean Molière' and were struck by Bergman's faithfulness to the original mise-en-scene and to the classical rhythm of Molière's text.
Release Date: 1974-05-10
Runtime: 115 minutes
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Top Cast
- Hanne Borchsenius as Éliante
- Benny Hansen as Dubois
- Holger Juul Hansen as Phillinte
- Paul Hüttel as Basque
- Henning Moritzen as Alceste
- Erik Mørk as Acaste
- Ghita Nørby as Célimène
- Lise Ringheim as Arsinoë
- Ebbe Rode as Oronte
- Peter Steen as Clitandre
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