Cycling with Molière
Alceste à bicyclette
Synopsis
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2014-07-22
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Fabrice Luchini
Serge Tanneur
Lambert Wilson
Gauthier Valence
Maya Sansa
Francesca
Camille Japy
Christine
Ged Marlon
Christophe Meynard, real estate agent
Stéphan Wojtowicz
Taxi driver
Annie Mercier
Tamara, artistic agent
Christine Murillo
Mrs. Françon
Josiane Stoléru
Raphaëlle La Puisaye
Laurie Bordesoules
Zoé
Édith Le Merdy
Madame Bichet, hotelkeeper
Patrick Bonnel
Roussel
Philippe du Janerand
Director of the theater
Jean-Charles Delaume
Philinte on stage
Jean-Marc Rousseau
Plumber
Joël Pyrene
Surgeon in the TV series
Catherine Rouzeau
Nurse in the TV series
Freddy Nail
Truck driver
Release History & Theatrical Window
Torino Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
April 23, 2014
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 22, 2013
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$10.8M
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Philippe Le Guay
- Screenplay & Story
- Philippe Le Guay, Fabrice Luchini
- Original Score
- Jorge Arriagada
- Original Title
- Alceste à bicyclette
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French, Italian
- Runtime
- 1h 44m
- Worldwide Gross
- $10.8M
- Production Studios
- France 2 Cinéma, Les Films des Tournelles, Pathé, Appaloosa Dévelopment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Philippe Le Guay
Philippe Le Guay, Fabrice Luchini
Jorge Arriagada
Jean-Claude Larrieu
Monica Coleman
Anne-Dominique Toussaint
Department Leadership Roster
Françoise Dupertuis
Production Design
Philippe Le Guay
Director
Philippe Le Guay
Writer
Monica Coleman
Editor
Jean-Claude Larrieu
Director of Photography
Anne-Dominique Toussaint
Producer
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Cycling with Molière about?
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.
Who directed Cycling with Molière?
Cycling with Molière was directed by Philippe Le Guay.
Who stars in Cycling with Molière?
The principal cast of Cycling with Molière includes Fabrice Luchini, Lambert Wilson, Maya Sansa, Camille Japy, Ged Marlon.
When was Cycling with Molière released and how long is it?
Cycling with Molière was released in 2013 with a total runtime of 1h 44m.
How much did Cycling with Molière make at the box office?
Cycling with Molière grossed $10.8M in worldwide ticket sales.
Who composed the musical score for Cycling with Molière?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Cycling with Molière was composed by Jorge Arriagada.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Cycling with Molière?
Cycling with Molière holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).