The Misanthrope (1974)
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.
Director: Ingmar Bergman
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Hanne Borchsenius as Éliante |
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Benny Hansen as Dubois |
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Holger Juul Hansen as Phillinte |
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Paul Hüttel as Basque |
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Henning Moritzen as Alceste |
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Erik Mørk as Acaste |
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Ghita Nørby as Célimène |
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Lise Ringheim as Arsinoë |
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Ebbe Rode as Oronte |
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Peter Steen as Clitandre |
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Olaf Ussing as A messenger |
| Directing | Ingmar Bergman | Director |
| Writing | Molière | Author |
| Crew | Peter Hansen | Translator |
| Production | Kjeld Larsen | Producer |
| Art | Kerstin Hedeby | Production Design |
| Camera | Erling Hestlund | Camera Operator |
| Lighting | Jørgen Mydtskov | Lighting Design |
| Camera | Henning Nilsson | Camera Operator |
| Camera | Gunnar Skree | Camera Operator |