The School of Wives
The School of Wives

Movie·1983·1h 48m

The School of Wives

Directed By

Ingmar Bergman

Country

Sweden

Language

Swedish

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The Story

Original title: Hustruskolan

This television adaptation presents Molière’s comedy The School of Wives, centering on Arnolphe, an older bachelor who plans to marry his young ward, Agnès, believing her innocence will ensure his control. His scheme is disrupted when Agnès falls in love with the younger Horace, setting off a series of deceptions and confrontations that undermine Arnolphe’s authority.

Written By

Lars Forssell, Molière

Producer

Gerd Edwards

Cinematography

Per-Olof Runa

Editor

Jan Askelöf

Production House

SVT Drama
Kungliga Dramatiska Teatern

Audience Score

61%

9 votes

Skip14%
Timepass31%
Go for it36%
Perfection19%

Where to watch

Region: SE

Free

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// cast

Cast

Allan Edwall

Allan Edwall

Arnolphe

Lena Nyman

Lena Nyman

Agnes

Stellan Skarsgård

Stellan Skarsgård

Horace

Björn Gustafson

Björn Gustafson

Alain

Ulla Sjöblom

Ulla Sjöblom

Georgette

Lasse Pöysti

Chrysalde

Olle Hilding

Olle Hilding

Oronte

Oscar Ljung

Oscar Ljung

Enrique

Nils Eklund

Nils Eklund

Lawyer

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Crew

Jan Askelöf

Editor

Per-Olof Runa

Director of Photography

Lennart Söderberg

Director of Photography

Gerd Edwards

Producer

Jan Wictorinus

Director of Photography

Lars Forssell

Lars Forssell

Writer

Molière

Molière

Writer

Ingmar Bergman

Ingmar Bergman

Director

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