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.

CAST

Hanne BorchseniusÉliante

Benny HansenDubois

Holger Juul HansenPhillinte

Paul HüttelBasque

Henning MoritzenAlceste

Erik MørkAcaste

Ghita NørbyCélimène

Lise RingheimArsinoë

Ebbe RodeOronte

Peter SteenClitandre

Olaf UssingA messenger