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La Comédie-Française ou L'amour joué
La Comédie-Française is the oldest continuous repertory company in the world, founded in Paris in the late 17th century. This is the first time a documentary film-maker has been allowed to look at all the aspects of the work of this great theatrical company. Sequences in the film include sections of plays, casting, set and costume design, administrative meetings and rehearsals and performances of four classic French plays, Don Juan by Molière, La Thebaide by Racine, La Double Inconstance by Marivaux and Occupe-toi d'Amelie by Feydeau. (Zipporah Films)
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Plot Summary
A theatrical troupe grapples with their personal lives and relationships amidst the rehearsal and performance of a play. The boundaries between stage and reality begin to blur as the actors' emotions spill over into their professional and personal lives.
Critical Reception
The film received a mixed to positive reception, praised for its performances and exploration of theatrical life but sometimes critiqued for its pacing. It resonated with audiences interested in the behind-the-scenes dynamics of theater.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for the nuanced performances of its lead actors.
Appreciated for its intimate portrayal of the theater world and the complexities of relationships within it.
Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat slow-moving at times.
Google audience: Audience reception for this film is not widely documented on Google.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location at the historic Comédie-Française theatre in Paris, adding an authentic backdrop to the story.
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