Description
In the tradition of Shakespeare in Love, Molière invents a fanciful yarn based on speculative historical fiction taken from a piece of real life -- in this case, the mysterious disappearance of the French playwright for several months in 1644 - and concocts a thoroughly irresistible and lavish story of intrigue, romance, comedy and artistic inspiration.
Boasting an extraordinary cast, sumptuous production values and a witty and sophisticated script, director Laurent Tirard's romantic period drama reveals the tantalizing mystery behind the birth of France's greatest dramatist.
As Molière, the magnetic
Romain Duris displays all of his usual seductive intensity, but also pulls off goofy Gallic charm. There’s something of a modern rock star to him, almost a cousin to Johnny Depp’s Captain Jack Sparrow
Details
Released: Thu 18 Sep 2008
Catalogue Number: R-107903-9
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Region: 4 - Suitable for Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, South America, Central America, Pacific Islands and Caribbean
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Availability
This item is on sale and will not ship until Thu 3 Dec 2009.