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
Cast & Crew
Seasons Guide
Molière pour rire et pour pleurer FAQs
The directors of Molière pour rire et pour pleurer are Edouard Niermans and Marcel Camus.
The cast of Molière pour rire et pour pleurer includes Bernard Alane as La Grange, Fernand Guiot as Le chapelain des Conti, Pierre Repp as Pinel, Albert Simono as Cosnac, Pinkas Braun as L'abbé Roulle, Gisèle Grimm as Une précieuse, Evelyne Buyle as Une précieuse, Raoul Delfosse as Chapelle, Henri Guybet as Manvillain, Bernard Musson as Un huissier, Alice Sapritch as Mme Béjart, Jacques Ciron as L'huissier de Lyon, and more.
Episodes run about 54 mins. The total runtime is about 5h 26 mins.
Molière pour rire et pour pleurer was released in 1973.
Molière pour rire et pour pleurer is listed under Comedy, Drama, Documentary, and Family on Fanbiz.
Molière pour rire et pour pleurer has 1 season and 6 episodes on Fanbiz. Available seasons include Season 1.
