Films for the Humanities and Sciences

L’Ecole des Femmes

Fearful of falling victim to marital infidelity, bachelor Arnolphe schemes to marry his guileless young ward, Agnès, whom he has had raised in a convent specifically to be his model wife. However, his naïve plan is spoiled when Agnès runs away with Horace—a fact that Arnolphe learns when Horace unwittingly asks him to conceal her at his home. Before Arnolphe can react, it is revealed that Agnès’ wealthy father has formally arranged her marriage to Horace, dashing his hopes forever. This play—Molière’s greatest commercial success—drew heavy attacks for supposed moral and literary flaws. Not available in French-speaking Canada. (French, 2 parts, 67 minutes and 72 minutes)

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Item#: BVL10759
Copyright date: ©1999
VHS ISBN 978-0-7365-2045-4
DVD ISBN 978-1-4213-6841-2

Part of the Series : The Moliere Collection by La Comedie-Francaise - in French


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