The School of Wives
Hustruskolan
Synopsis
This television adaptation presents Molière’s comedy The School of Wives, centering on Arnolphe, an older bachelor who plans to marry his young ward, Agnès, believing her innocence will ensure his control. His scheme is disrupted when Agnès falls in love with the younger Horace, setting off a series of deceptions and confrontations that undermine Arnolphe’s authority.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ingmar Bergman
- Screenplay & Story
- Lars Forssell, Molière
- Original Title
- Hustruskolan
- Country of Origin
- Sweden
- Spoken Languages
- Swedish
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- SVT Drama, Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ingmar Bergman
Lars Forssell, Molière
Per-Olof Runa, Lennart Söderberg, Jan Wictorinus
Jan Askelöf
Gerd Edwards
Department Leadership Roster
Ann-Mari Anttila
Costume Design
Jan Askelöf
Editor
John Virke
Production Design
Per-Olof Runa
Director of Photography
Lennart Söderberg
Director of Photography
Göran Wassberg
Production Design
Göran Wassberg
Costume Design
Tommy Lannge
Costume Design
Gerd Edwards
Producer
Jan Wictorinus
Director of Photography
Lars Forssell
Writer
Molière
Writer
Ingmar Bergman
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The School of Wives
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What is The School of Wives about?
This television adaptation presents Molière’s comedy The School of Wives, centering on Arnolphe, an older bachelor who plans to marry his young ward, Agnès, believing her innocence will ensure his control. His scheme is disrupted when Agnès falls in love with the younger Horace, setting off a series of deceptions and confrontations that undermine Arnolphe’s authority.
Who directed The School of Wives?
The School of Wives was directed by Ingmar Bergman.
Who stars in The School of Wives?
The principal cast of The School of Wives includes Allan Edwall, Lena Nyman, Stellan Skarsgård, Björn Gustafson, Ulla Sjöblom.
When was The School of Wives released and how long is it?
The School of Wives was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.