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The Misanthrope

1974 · 115 min

A filmed stage performance that feels theatrical and talky, rewarding close attention with sharp wit and emotional friction.

Directed by
Ingmar Bergman
Genres
Comedy, Tv movie
Starring
Hanne Borchsenius, Benny Hansen, Holger Juul Hansen
Overview
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.

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Directed by
Ingmar Bergman
Genres
Comedy, Tv movie
Starring
Hanne Borchsenius, Benny Hansen, Holger Juul Hansen
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    measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
    Attention
    demanding, 4 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
    Themes
    • love
    • identity
    • morality
    • betrayal
    • class
    Places
    • workplace
    Era
    period
    Audience
    adult
    Form
    • single location
    Content intensity
    • Gore none
    • Language mild
    • Violence none
    • Sex mild
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    Action1
    Horror0
    Humour5
    Realism6
    Romance5
    Tension4
    Darkness4
    Complexity7
    Emotional weight6

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    Genres
    comedy, tv movie
    Directed by
    Ingmar Bergman
    Starring
    Hanne Borchsenius, Benny Hansen, Holger Juul Hansen, Paul Hüttel, Henning Moritzen, Erik Mørk, Ghita Nørby, Lise Ringheim
    Runtime
    115 min
    Country
    Denmark
    Languages
    Danish

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