The School of Wives (1983)
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.
Director: Ingmar Bergman
Genre: Drama, TV Movie, Comedy
Runtime: 108 min
Release Date: December 25, 1983
Cast
- Allan Edwall - Arnolphe
- Lena Nyman - Agnes
- Stellan Skarsgård - Horace
- Björn Gustafson - Alain
- Ulla Sjöblom - Georgette
- Lasse Pöysti - Chrysalde
- Olle Hilding - Oronte
- Oscar Ljung - Enrique
- Nils Eklund - Lawyer
Screenplay
Cinematography: Jan Wictorinus, Per-Olof Runa
Editing: Jan Askelöf
Production: SVT Drama, Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern
Country: Sweden
Language: svenska
Original Language: sv
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More Films by Director: Ingmar Bergman
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 School of Wives stars Allan Edwall, Lena Nyman, Stellan Skarsgård, Björn Gustafson, Ulla Sjöblom, Lasse Pöysti.
- How long is The School of Wives?
- The School of Wives has a runtime of 1h 48m (108 minutes).
- What genre is The School of Wives?
- The School of Wives is a Drama, TV Movie, Comedy film.
- Where was The School of Wives produced?
- The School of Wives was produced in Sweden.