The Misanthrope

The Misanthrope — Plot

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.

• Release date
• May 10, 1974
• Runtime
• 115 min
• Genres
• Comedy, TV Movie
• Director
• Ingmar Bergman

The Misanthrope — Cast

Hanne Borchsenius Éliante

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Benny Hansen Dubois Holger Juul Hansen Phillinte Paul Hüttel Basque Henning Moritzen Alceste Erik Mørk Acaste Ghita Nørby Célimène Lise Ringheim Arsinoë