The Misanthrope

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.

Cast

Hanne Borchsenius

Éliante

N/A

Benny Hansen

Dubois

Holger Juul Hansen

Phillinte

Paul Hüttel

Basque

Henning Moritzen

Alceste

Erik Mørk

Acaste

Ghita Nørby

Célimène

Lise Ringheim

Arsinoë

Ebbe Rode

Oronte

Peter Steen

Clitandre

Olaf Ussing

A messenger