Don Juan (1998)
- Starring:
- Jacques Weber, Michel Boujenah, (more)
- Director(s):
- Jacques Weber
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Don Juan
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, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 91 mins
Complete Cast of Don Juan
- Jacques Weber - Don Juan
- Emmanuelle Béart - Elvire
- Ariadna Gil - Charlotte
- Michel Lonsdale - Don Luis
- Michel Boujenah - Sganarelle
- Penélope Cruz - Mathurine
- Denis Lavant - Pierrot
- Director(s):
- Jacques Weber
- Writer(s):
- Jacques Weber
- Producer(s):
- Gerard Jourd'hui
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