Eric Berger

Moli re -- To satisfy his creditors, a witty actor reinvents himself as a satirical playwright, with uproarious, yet bittersweet, results.

Moliere, a down-and-out actor-cum-playwright is up to his ears in debt. In order to satisfy his creditors, the witty actor reinvents himself as a satirical playwright, with uproarious, yet bittersweet, results.

Bubbling with wit, stellar performances and lavish cinematography, MOLI?RE stars multi-Cesar(r)-nominated French actor Romain Duris as Moli?re, a down-and-out actor-cum-playwright up to his ears in debt. When the wealthy Jourdain (Cesar(r)-winner Fabrice Luchini) offers to cover that debt (so that Moli?re's theatrical talents might help Jourdain win the heart of a certain widowed marquise), hilarity ensues. Disguised as a priest, Moli?re becomes a guest in Jourdain's palace on the pretext of teaching Jourdain the craft of the stage, which annoys his wife, Elmire. But, soon after, the confrontation between Elmire and Moli?re turns seductive. Too busy to notice, Jourdain enlists the aid of a well connected and scheming acquaintance, to help him pursue the young widow. Romantic yearning, human foibles and laughs galore all characterize MOLI?RE, a delightful film that slyly captures your heart.