Moliere (2007)

Bubbling with wit stellar performances and lavish cinematography MOLI RE stars multi-Cesar®-nominated French actor Romain Duris as Moli re a down-and-out actor-cum-playwright up to his ears in debt. When the wealthy Jourdain (Cesar®-winner Fabrice Luchini) offers to cover that debt (so that Moli re s theatrical talents might help Jourdain win the heart of a certain widowed marquise) hilarity ensues. Disguised as a priest Moli re becomes a guest in Jourdain s palace on the pretext of teaching Jourdain the craft of the stage which annoys his wife Elmire. But soon after the confrontation between Elmire and Moli re turns seductive. Too busy to notice Jourdain enlists the aid of a well connected and scheming acquaintance to help him pursue the young widow. Romantic yearning human foibles and laughs galore all characterize MOLI RE a delightful film that slyly captures your heart.System Requirements:Run Time: 121 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE Genre: COMEDY/ROMANTIC COMEDY UPC: 043396214651 Manufacturer No: 21465 Product Description

For Moliere lovers only

I liked the movie but want to warn you that a knowledge of Moliere's works is very necessary to appreciate the humor. If you aren't familiar with the plays, you will probably think this movie is fairly boring. If you know some, especially two: Tartuffe, Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme, you'll love it. July 15, 2008

The Raise of the Fraconphonie

Thre is no doubt about the fame of Moliere in France and many countries. He represents this part of the universal history when some countries in Europe decide to improve their national lenguages. Shakespeare in Elizabeth's England, Moliere in France and of course Cervantes in Spain.

Today nobody can doubt about the fame of Shakespeare or Cervantes... But apparently the french writer came late in reafirming the importance of the french lenguage.

The movie remind me in moments the awarded movie "Shakespeare in Love". Similar topics: ambition to be known and respected by the society, love and romance; and of course you need to include comedy.

It's a good movie and a good way to try to rescue the french lenguage. May 15, 2008

Moliere

Fantastic romantic comedy with clever twists. Enjoyable throughout. The original music is beautiful. I am smiling just thinking about this movie! April 15, 2008

Charming!

Moliere is by far one of my most favorite writers of all times. At school at had to learn his masterpieces and act them in front of my classmates. As I watched the movie, I was thrilled to see how the producers came with an idea of what Moliere did during a 2 year period that is not documented in any of the historical references of the period. There is humor, there is love and there is definite passion in this movie. It mixes the most remarkable materpieces of Moliere. It is a movie to treasure for all of those who like me admire Moliere and his humourous wit! April 15, 2008

C'est Magnifique!

What a wonderful film! What better way to explain the wit and humor and humanity of a play by Moliere than to put the playwright in one of his own productions, as it were. The actors are fantastic; it's as if they are inspired by the ghost of Moliere to give these glorious performances. One must also mention the gorgeous sets and clothes--ooh la la! Even the "Making Of" featurette is fun; whether consciously or not Director Laurent Tirard recreates the comraderie of Moliere's troupe 300+ years later. I want to say this film is a jewel but it's actually too vibrant, too touching to be called that. Not just one of the best French films in recent memory but it's one of my fave films from any country in years. Merci beaucoup! April 11, 2008

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