Tartuffe - hycklaren
Tartuffe - hycklaren

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Tartuffe - hycklaren

1997
Movie
85 min
Swedish

Tartuffe is a cheeky cheater and traitor who succeeds in fooling and terrorizing Orgon and his family.

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IMDb7.2/10
Director: Ingmar BergmanGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

This adaptation of Molière's classic play follows the story of Tartuffe, a religious hypocrite who manipulates his way into the household of the wealthy Orgon. Tartuffe ingratiates himself with Orgon, attempting to seize his fortune and his family's honor. Orgon's wife and children, along with his brother-in-law, see through Tartuffe's deception but struggle to convince Orgon of the truth. The play satirizes religious hypocrisy and blind faith.

Critical Reception

Ingmar Bergman's final directorial effort, 'Tartuffe - hycklaren,' was a stage production filmed for television. It garnered appreciation for Bergman's signature directorial style and the strong performances of its cast, particularly Borje Ahlstedt as the titular hypocrite. While not a widely released film, it is considered a significant work in Bergman's later career, lauded for its faithful yet distinct interpretation of Molière's enduring satire.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Bergman's directorial vision and stylistic choices.

  • Acclaimed for the powerful performances, especially from the lead actor.

  • Seen as a successful, albeit televised, adaptation of a theatrical classic.

Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this televised stage production is not readily available.

Fun Fact

This production marked Ingmar Bergman's final directorial work before his passing, bringing his illustrious career full circle with a return to theater, albeit captured on film.

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