What is Molière?
Molière is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama, History.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 253 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 30, 1978
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.0/10
- Episode runtime
- ~253 minutes
- Status
- Released
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Molière is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama, History. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A young Jean-Baptiste Poquelin rises from humble beginnings to become the legendary playwright Molière.”
- Rich period detail
- Compelling rise-from-ruins narrative
- Immersive look at early French theatre
- Over four‑hour runtime may feel sprawling
- Deliberate pacing requires patience
Watch it if you enjoy immersive biographical dramas about artistic triumphs.
The film’s historical setting and mature themes make it suited for adult audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed Molière (1978)?
The film was directed by Ariane Mnouchkine.
When was the film released?
It premiered in 1978.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 4 hours and 13 minutes.
What countries produced the film?
It is a French‑Italian co‑production.
Did the film appear at any festivals?
It was entered into the 1978 Cannes Film Festival.
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