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La mort de Molière
A collaboration in which Robert Wilson and Heiner Müller let Molière die, imagine his death in tableaux with text passages recited by Müller himself. "Cinema watches Death at work." Wilson's actors watch Molière die: their vigil is hard work. Müller's comment: "The poem watches a dying man at work, his name is Molière. The poem is not a film. The film watches an actor playing a dying man called Molière."
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Plot Summary
This film chronicles the final days of Jean-Baptiste Poquelin, better known as Molière, the celebrated French playwright. It focuses on his struggles with illness, his complex relationships, and his dedication to his art amidst personal and professional turmoil. The narrative culminates in his death on stage while performing his own play.
Critical Reception
While not widely released internationally, 'La mort de Molière' received critical acclaim in France for its ambitious scope, stunning visuals, and powerful performances, particularly Philippe Torreton's portrayal of Molière. It's often lauded as a significant contribution to historical drama.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its cinematic artistry and visual grandeur.
Acclaimed for the intense and moving central performance.
Noted for its in-depth exploration of a literary icon's final moments.
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Awards & Accolades
None notable internationally.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as part of a larger theatrical production and was filmed in a single, continuous take to mimic the flow of a live performance.
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