La Comédie-Française ou L'amour joué

1996· 223 min★ 6.6· Documentary

La Comédie-Française is the oldest continuous repertory company in the world, founded in late 17th-century Paris. This is the first time a documentary filmmaker has been allowed to examine all the aspects of this great theatrical company. Sequences include sections of plays, casting, set and costume design, administrative meetings and rehearsals and performances of four classic French plays, Don Juan by Molière, La Thebaide by Racine, La Double Inconstance by Marivaux, and Occupe-toi d'Amelie by Feydeau.

Cast: Jean-Pierre Miquel, Claire Vernet, Philippe Torreton

Director: Frederick Wiseman