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Don Juan

Actor(s): Jacques Weber, Michel Boujenah, Emmanuelle Béart, Penélope Cruz, Ariadna Gil
Director(s): Jacques Weber
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Details

Content Advisory: Adult Situations, Adult Humor
Movie Release: 1998
DVD Release: 06/07/2005
Format: DVD - Enhanced Wide Screen Letterbox for 16x9 TV
Audio Tracks: French
Subtitles: English
SwapaDVD Credits: 1
Number of Discs: 1
Run Time: 1 hrs 31 mins
Studio: Koch Lorber Films
Members Wishing: 3
Genres: Comedy Drama, Screwball Comedy, Romantic Drama

Synopsis

Actor Jacques Weber made his directorial debut with this film adaptation of Don Juan written in 1665 by Moliere (1622-1673). In early 17th-century Spain, two women (Penelope Cruz, Ariadne Gil) believe Don Juan (Weber) when he promises marriage to both, but they soon are left to ponder his whereabouts. However, the brothers of Elvire (Emmanuelle Beart), also abandoned by Don Juan, are out for revenge. Musical interludes (a cappella chorales, guitar) are by Bruno Coulais. After Moliere faced clerical opposition to Tartuffe (1664), it was banned, and he then wrote Don Juan, also subjected to continual attacks. For more on Moliere and Don Juan, go to the summary of Frederick Wiseman's La Comedie Francaise ou L'amour Joue (1996). ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Cast

Jacques Weber - Don Juan
Michel Boujenah - Sganarelle
Emmanuelle Béart - Elvire
Penélope Cruz - Mathurine
Ariadna Gil - Charlotte

Awards

1998

Best Costumes (nominee)

French Academy of Cinema

Sylvie de Segonzac

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