The Misanthrope

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.

5.5

115 min

Cast

Hanne Borchsenius

as Éliante

Benny Hansen

as Dubois

Holger Juul Hansen

as Phillinte

Paul Hüttel

as Basque

Henning Moritzen

as Alceste

Erik Mørk

as Acaste

Ghita Nørby

as Célimène

Lise Ringheim

as Arsinoë

Ebbe Rode

as Oronte

Peter Steen

as Clitandre

Olaf Ussing

as A messenger

Director

Ingmar Bergman