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Cast
Fabrice Luchini
as Serge Tanneur
Lambert Wilson
as Gauthier Valence
Maya Sansa
as Francesca
Camille Japy
as Christine
Ged Marlon
as Christophe Meynard, real estate agent
Stéphan Wojtowicz
as Taxi driver
Annie Mercier
as Tamara, artistic agent
Christine Murillo
as Mrs. Françon
Josiane Stoléru
as Raphaëlle La Puisaye
Laurie Bordesoules
as Zoé
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2013
Runtime1h 44m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Comedy
Votes221
DirectorPhilippe Le Guay
WritersPhilippe Le Guay
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsCycling with Molière
About Cycling with Molière
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.
Directed by Philippe Le Guay, Cycling with Molière leans on a strong ensemble — Fabrice Luchini, Lambert Wilson, Maya Sansa — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2013.
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