Ciné-Club: Molière (2007)

Molière (2007)

By Laurent Tirard, with Romain Duris, Fabrice Luchini, Laura Morante, Edouard Baer. In French with English subtitles.

This funny and witty costume drama revolves around a fictional turning point in the life of the French playwright Molière. With stellar performances and lavish cinematography, the film stars Romain Duris as Molière, an actor and playwright up to his ears in debt. Disguised as a priest, Molière becomes a guest in Jourdain's palace, which annoys his wife, Elmire. But, soon after, the confrontation between Elmire and Molière turns seductive. Her advice about inventing a new kind of comedy - comedy that makes one weep - sets Molière’s life on a course that made him a major name in history.

The story is mostly fictional and many scenes follow actual scenes and text in Molière's plays including Tartuffe, Le Misanthrope, Le Malade imaginaire and Le Bourgeois gentilhomme, whose principal character is also named Jourdain. It is implied.

The bilingual introduction and the discussion will be led by Hélène Laroche Davis, Professor of Film Studies. 

French Food, wine and networking at 6:30 pm. before viewing the film together. Buffet by Fabrique Délices, Frenchery and AF Silicon Valley.

AF Members: $15 - Nonmembers: $20 - At the door: $25 Tickets are non refundable.

Event Program

Emerson Montessori School, 2800 W. Bayshore, Palo Alto. Entrance to the Ciné-Club is at the back of the school, accessible from the end of the parking lot behind the building.