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Elvire Jouvet 40 (1987): Cast

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Elvire Jouvet 40 is a 1987 film directed by Benoît Jacquot, starring Philippe Clévenot as Louis Jouvet, Maria de Medeiros and Yves Dangerfield. It runs 1 hour 5 minutes.

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Elvire Jouvet 40 (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 5m (65 min)
Director
Benoît Jacquot
Original language
French
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Elvire Jouvet 40 About?

The premise of Elvire Jouvet 40 without spoilers.

Between February and September 1940 Louis Jouvet worked with Claudia at the National Superior Conservatory of Dramatic Art in Paris, rehearsing Molière’s Elvire (Don Juan). Detailed notes capture his effort to shed the “covert self” and act without artifice. In 1986 Brigitte Jaques‑Wajeman revived the material, creating an internationally praised show.

Elvire Jouvet 40 Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • moliere
  • don juan play
  • acting lesson
  • based on play
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Cast & crew

Elvire Jouvet 40 Cast & Characters

Philippe Clévenot leads the cast as Louis Jouvet, with Maria de Medeiros as Claudia and Yves Dangerfield as Leon. Directed by Benoît Jacquot; 4 actors are credited in all.

From the director

More from Benoît Jacquot

More films directed by Benoît Jacquot, best-rated first: Tosca, The School of Flesh, Farewell, My Queen and À Tout de Suite (Right Now).

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Elvire Jouvet 40 FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Elvire Jouvet 40, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Elvire Jouvet 40?

Elvire Jouvet 40 runs 1 hour 5 minutes (65 minutes).

When was Elvire Jouvet 40 released?

Elvire Jouvet 40 was released on November 18, 1987.

Who directed Elvire Jouvet 40?

Elvire Jouvet 40 was directed by Benoît Jacquot.

More films by Benoît Jacquot

Who is in the cast of Elvire Jouvet 40?

Elvire Jouvet 40 stars Philippe Clévenot as Louis Jouvet, Maria de Medeiros as Claudia and Yves Dangerfield as Leon, among 4 credited actors.

Does Elvire Jouvet 40 have a post-credit scene?

No. Elvire Jouvet 40 has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Elvire Jouvet 40 in?

The original language of Elvire Jouvet 40 is French.

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