
Cycling with Molière
Directed by Philippe Le Guay
Produced by France 2 Cinéma, Les Films des Tournelles
A witty, character-driven comedy about artistic redemption and human connection, built on theatrical sparring and the collision of solitude with unexpected intimacy.
Serge Tanneur is at the pinnacle of his acting career when he decides to turn his back on show business and become a hermit living off of France’s Atlantic coast. Three years later, Gauthier Valence, a beloved TV actor, shows up on the island to offer Serge a role in his directorial debut – a rendition of Molière’s classic play, “The Misanthrope”. Serge refuses at first, but then suggests that they rehearse the first scene and after five days he’ll decide if he wants to dothe play or not. What ensues is a battle of brawn and wits and peculiar encounters with a hotel maid who longs to be a pornstar and an Italian divorcée.
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Is Cycling with Molière violent? Barely. Less violent than 86% of films.
Is Cycling with Molière scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Cycling with Molière easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 72% of films.
Does Cycling with Molière end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 65% of films.
Is Cycling with Molière sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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