Film

Comédie-Française: Scapin the Schemer

Director
Denis Podalydès
Certificate
12A
Running Time
120 mins

In their authoritarian fathers’ absence, horny duo Octave and Léandre have copped off with Hyacinthe and Zerbinette. But the stern patriarchs then return home with marriage plans for the unfortunate lads. In desperation, they turn to pompous, crafty manipulator Scapin for help…

Comédie-Française’s production of Molière’s three-act comedy of intrigue was recorded on stage in Paris.

By robin askew, Friday, Aug 31 2018

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  • Theatre

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