Le tartuffe


Le tartuffe is a 1984 French comedy film directed by and starring Gérard Depardieu based on the play Tartuffe by Molière. It was screened in the Un Certain Regard section at the 1984 [Cannes Film Festival].

Cast

In 1984, Depardieu performed Tartuffe at the National [Theatre of Strasbourg], under Jacques Lassalle's direction. The actor decided to make a filmed version of the play, which became his first film as a director.

Reception

While a high-profile production, the staging of Tartuffe at the National Theatre of Strasbourg had received rather poor reviews at the time. The film's reception was equally disappointing, and it failed to make an impact at the box-office.

Home video

The film was released on Blu-ray in 2021.