The Misanthrope

1974 • 1h 55m • Comedy, TV Movie

6.8(4 votes)

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

Status

Released