Molière pour rire et pour pleurer
Molière pour rire et pour pleurer traces the arc of Jean‑Baptiste Poquelin from his upbringing among a craftsman’s milieu to his emergence as Molière, a cornerstone of French theatre. The miniseries chronicles his difficult decision to leave the family trade and team up with Madeleine Béjart to found L’Illustre Théâtre, a venture hampered by debts and persistent hurdles. While touring the provinces, he hones his craft and discovers the transformative power of comedy. Returning to Paris, he rises to prominence with Les Précieuses ridicules, though his sharp satires provoke fierce resistance, most notably during the Tartuffe controversy. Supported by Louis XIV, he endures assaults, literary rivalries, and frictions within his troupe, notably with Armande Béjart. The series also traces his growing fatigue, his unyielding commitment to performing at any cost, and his final breath after Le Malade imaginaire, the ultimate emblem of a performer who lived—and died—for the stage.
Director(s)
Edouard Niermans
Marcel Camus
