The School for Wives
Synopsis
The School For Wives, at its core, is about gender power dynamics. We are looking forward to telling this classic 17th century French tale through the lens of a contemporary aesthetic and an all female, primarly non-white cast to further bring into focus the inherent power of justice and equality over racism and sexism. Furthermore, by casting a Black woman in the central role of ARNOLPHE - a white man of power and privilege, who is forced to realize that he cannot control or snuff out ANYONE's humanity - we are shining a light on the ultimate absurdity of similar American systems of oppression.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 2020
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lucie Tiberghien
- Screenplay & Story
- Molière
- Original Title
- The School for Wives
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Molière in the Park, French Institute Alliance Française
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lucie Tiberghien
Molière
Department Leadership Roster
Molière
Writer
Lucie Tiberghien
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The School for Wives
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The School for Wives about?
The School For Wives, at its core, is about gender power dynamics. We are looking forward to telling this classic 17th century French tale through the lens of a contemporary aesthetic and an all female, primarly non-white cast to further bring into focus the inherent power of justice and equality over racism and sexism. Furthermore, by casting a Black woman in the central role of ARNOLPHE - a white man of power and privilege, who is forced to realize that he cannot control or snuff out ANYONE's humanity - we are shining a light on the ultimate absurdity of similar American systems of oppression.
Who directed The School for Wives?
The School for Wives was directed by Lucie Tiberghien.
Who stars in The School for Wives?
The principal cast of The School for Wives includes Tonya Pinkins, Mirirai Sithole, Kaliswa Brewster, Corey Tazmania, Tamara Sevunts.
When was The School for Wives released and how long is it?
The School for Wives was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.