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The Learned Ladies

January 1, 2003 2h 13m

Originally released in 2003. The Learned Ladies is a feature film. directed by Georges Bensoussan. With a runtime of 2h 13m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Yves Gasc, Catherine Samie, and Alain Pralon

Synopsis

The Learned Ladies is a comedy by Molière in five acts, written in verse. A satire on academic pretension, female education, and préciosité (French for preciosity), it was one of his most popular comedies and the last of his great plays in verse. The character Trissotin, the main antagonist, is a caricature of Charles Cotin, an adversary of Nicolas Boileau and Molière, who both saw him as the perfect example of a pedantic scholar and mediocre scribbler.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 1, 2003 23 years ago
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Runtime 2h 13m 133 minutes total
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Language French Original language

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
FR

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Learned Ladies about?

The Learned Ladies is a comedy by Molière in five acts, written in verse. A satire on academic pretension, female education, and préciosité (French for preciosity), it was one of his most popula...

Who directed The Learned Ladies?

The Learned Ladies was directed by Georges Bensoussan.

How long is The Learned Ladies?

The Learned Ladies has a runtime of 2 hours and 13 minutes (133 minutes total).

When was The Learned Ladies released?

The Learned Ladies was released on January 1, 2003 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Learned Ladies?

The main cast of The Learned Ladies includes Yves Gasc, Catherine Samie, Alain Pralon, Claire Vernet, Gérard Giroudon.