La Comédie-Française ou L'amour joué
La Comédie-Française is the oldest continuous repertory company in the world, founded in Paris in the late 17th century. This is the first time a documentary film-maker has been allowed to look at all the aspects of the work of this great theatrical company. Sequences in the film include sections of plays, casting, set and costume design, administrative meetings and rehearsals and performances of four classic French plays, Don Juan by Molière, La Thebaide by Racine, La Double Inconstance by Marivaux and Occupe-toi d'Amelie by Feydeau.
- Runtime
- 3h 43m
- Released
- 1996
Details
Release year: 1996
Storyline
La Comédie-Française is the oldest continuous repertory company in the world, founded in Paris in the late 17th century. This is the first time a documentary film-maker has been allowed to look at all the aspects of the work of this great theatrical company. Sequences in the film include sections of plays, casting, set and costume design, administrative meetings and rehearsals and performances of four classic French plays, Don Juan by Molière, La Thebaide by Racine, La Double Inconstance by Marivaux and Occupe-toi d'Amelie by Feydeau.
Top credits
- Jean-Pierre Miquel — Director of 'La Comédie-Française, Stage director of 'La double inconstance' by Marivaux
- Claire Vernet — Flaminia, from 'La double inconstance'
- Philippe Torreton — Arlequin, from 'La double inconstance'
- Coraly Zahonero — Silvia, from 'La double inconstance'