The Misanthrope

The story

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 & crew

Hanne BorchseniusÉliante

Benny Hansen

Benny HansenDubois

Holger Juul HansenPhillinte

Paul HüttelBasque

Henning MoritzenAlceste

Erik MørkAcaste

Ghita NørbyCélimène

Lise RingheimArsinoë

Ebbe RodeOronte

Peter SteenClitandre

Olaf UssingA messenger