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1644, Paris, and 22-year-old Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, also known as Molière, is not yet the writer that history recognizes as the father and true master of comic satire, author of The Misanthrope and Tartuffe, and a dramatist to rank alongside Shakespeare and Sophocles. Far from it. He is, in fact, a failed actor.
His Illustrious Theatre Troupe, founded the previous year, is bankrupt. Hounded by creditors, Molière is thrown into jail, released, then swiftly imprisoned again. When the jailors finally let him go, he disappears. The combined efforts of historians have unearthed no trace of him before his reappearance, several months later, when his troupe begins touring the provinces - a tour that will last for thirteen years, and culminate in Molière's triumphant return to Paris in 1658.
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43 of 43 people found the following review helpful
By Al
Format:DVD
This film starts beautifully with Moliere and his troupe arriving in Paris after years on the road trawling the provinces, ready to begin the phase of his life for which he will be remembered. What has brought him to this point and where does his burning drive come from?
The bulk of the film tells us just that, and a very imaginative and wonderfully realised journey it is, weaving incidents from the famous plays into the entertainingly convoluted plot. Laura Morante as the love interest and Moliere's muse is fabulous but some of the scenes are stagy (when they are not meant to be)and finally it's very sumptuousness distracts from what could have been a moving portrait of the artistic temperament.
The bulk of the film tells us just that, and a very imaginative and wonderfully realised journey it is, weaving incidents from the famous plays into the entertainingly convoluted plot. Laura Morante as the love interest and Moliere's muse is fabulous but some of the scenes are stagy (when they are not meant to be)and finally it's very sumptuousness distracts from what could have been a moving portrait of the artistic temperament.
27 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By Helen
Format:DVD
Wonderful movie, brilliantly made and acted, especially Fabrice Lucchini who is a favourite of mine but everyone else is superb also.
My one hesitation is the use of a very long flashback. I wish they'd kept to straight chronological, but I imagine the flashback is more effective in France where unlike me they will recognise all the allusions to Moliere plays. I could guess that much or most (or all?) of the action was based on his plays but mostly not pick them out.
A very neat story, plenty of humour and some poignant moments too. A superior movie.
My one hesitation is the use of a very long flashback. I wish they'd kept to straight chronological, but I imagine the flashback is more effective in France where unlike me they will recognise all the allusions to Moliere plays. I could guess that much or most (or all?) of the action was based on his plays but mostly not pick them out.
A very neat story, plenty of humour and some poignant moments too. A superior movie.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
By Robert Johns
Format:DVD
If the name of Moliere brings back unwanted memories of the classroom, forget them. His satirical social humour is timeless. There are as many laugh-aloud moments in this two hours as in an equivalent dose of the funniest of sitcoms. All human folly is mercilessly portrayed by a troupe of outstanding actors in this visually ravishing film which cleverly brings in personalities and situations taken from Moliere's comedies. And, thanks to the english sub-titles, watching it could not be bettered as a way of reviving your dormant knowledge of French. Go for it!
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A tad dissapointing!
I bought this dvd thinking the plot and acting would be similar to another French period drama 'Ridicule' but sadly it was not. Read more
Published 1 day ago by Aurea
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Moliere (DVD)
Just a comic story, the plot is rather weak but it's okay for the lovers of Moliere and maybe for anybody learning French.
Published 19 days ago by tobykin
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best movie ever
I just want to say this Movie is simply perfect.I think this comedy is so relaxing,funny,heart toucher,perfect story.. Read more
Published 1 month ago by David Gibala
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Classic
Love that movie and couldn't help myself from buying it. Molière for those who don't know is our (am french dah) equivalent of your shakespeare
Published 4 months ago by Melanie Chabin
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Great Film.....
would defintely recommend buying! Fantastic cast, Fabrice Luccini excelled as he usually does. End scene brings a tear to the eye
Published 4 months ago by Raphaela
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French film making at its best. If you like French Cinema and love...
Lara Morante steals the show in this imagined recreation of Molieres "missing months" following the bankruptcy of his first acting company. Read more
Published 5 months ago by M. D. Winthrop
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a great light-hearted french film
I really enjoyed watching this film - I was entertained from beginning to end and laughed quite a bit! Definitely worth a watch. Read more
Published 6 months ago by ab12
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well...
as much as i love Hollywood's blockbusters, there's something about quality French cinema - or any other nationality for that matter.. - that puts them one step above. Read more
Published 10 months ago by nuno1959
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Beautiful film!
This is the first film that I have watched featuring Romain Duris and Fabrice Lucchini, and I love them both. Read more
Published 10 months ago by FilmBuff
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This is not a serious documentary people.
I had to add my own review after reading so many reviews from people who seemed to expect this movie would give them a deep and historically accurate insight into the life of the... Read more
Published 17 months ago by Haz McMaz
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