A shy but righteous teacher - Topaze - with no social skills what so ever, gradually becomes aware of the realities of human societies and finally learns to master the rules at level far superior to his former mentor, Laurent Castel-Benac.
Acting
Edwall's physical comedy of a man learning to perform confidence.
Direction
Molander lets scenes breathe until they become unbearable.
Writing
Pagnol's dialogue weaponizes politeness.
Director
Jan Molander
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
This 1963 Swedish TV adaptation predates the more famous 1951 John Barrymore film version by over a decade.
Marcel Pagnol's 1928 play was banned in Nazi-occupied France for its merciless portrayal of institutional corruption.
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