La mort de Molière
Synopsis
A collaboration in which Robert Wilson and Heiner Müller let Molière die, imagine his death in tableaux with text passages recited by Müller himself. "Cinema watches Death at work." Wilson's actors watch Molière die: their vigil is hard work. Müller's comment: "The poem watches a dying man at work, his name is Molière. The poem is not a film. The film watches an actor playing a dying man called Molière."
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Robert Wilson
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Wilson, Philippe Chemin, Jan Linders
- Original Score
- Philip Glass
- Original Title
- La mort de Molière
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 47m
- Production Studios
- La Sept-Arte, France Supervison, INA
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Robert Wilson
Robert Wilson, Philippe Chemin, Jan Linders
Philip Glass
Renato Berta
Éric Vernier
Sylvie Blum
Department Leadership Roster
Renato Berta
Director of Photography
Robert Wilson
Director
Robert Wilson
Writer
Philippe Chemin
Writer
Jan Linders
Writer
Susanne Raschig
Costume Design
Éric Vernier
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for La mort de Molière.
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Frequently Asked Questions About La mort de Molière
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is La mort de Molière about?
A collaboration in which Robert Wilson and Heiner Müller let Molière die, imagine his death in tableaux with text passages recited by Müller himself. "Cinema watches Death at work." Wilson's actors watch Molière die: their vigil is hard work. Müller's comment: "The poem watches a dying man at work, his name is Molière. The poem is not a film. The film watches an actor playing a dying man called Molière."
Who directed La mort de Molière?
La mort de Molière was directed by Robert Wilson.
Who stars in La mort de Molière?
The principal cast of La mort de Molière includes Robert Wilson, Bulle Ogier, Laurence Mercier, Hervé Ruet, Christian Ruché.
When was La mort de Molière released and how long is it?
La mort de Molière was released in 1994 with a total runtime of 47m.
Who composed the musical score for La mort de Molière?
The original motion picture soundtrack for La mort de Molière was composed by Philip Glass.