What is Le Tartuffe?
Le Tartuffe is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 140 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 5, 1984
- Studios
- Gaumont
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.2/10
- Episode runtime
- ~140 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Gaumont
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Le Tartuffe is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Gaumont. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A wealthy man is duped by a pretender’s fake piety.”
- Witty satire of hypocrisy
- Strong ensemble performances
- Engaging period setting
- Length of 2h20 may feel drawn out
- Humor reflects its 1980s era
Watch it if you enjoy a witty critique of religious hypocrisy presented in classic French comedic style.
The film features satirical humor and themes of deception, suitable for mature teen and adult viewers.
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What is the central deception in Le Tartuffe?
Orgon is fooled by Tartuffe’s false display of piety.
Who first tries to prevent the forced marriage?
Dorine, the family servant, attempts a strategy to avert the marriage.
How does Orgon react to his son’s opposition?
He disinherits his son and makes Tartuffe his heir.
What legal action occurs later in the story?
A bailiff arrives to order Orgon to vacate his own home.
What genre is Le Tartuffe classified as?
It is listed as a comedy.
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