Scoundrel

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The eternally current art of Moliere is a comedy of characters, intrigue and the resulting funny situations. The main character, Harpagon, is blinded by a morbid love for his casket filled with money and really has no other value in his life. He is surrounded by flatterers themselves and false advisers who mock him in bright eyes. Harpagon's stinginess, as well as disproportionate to the age of cupid, stand in the way of his children Eliza and Cleant, who desire happy, heart-driven, and not money-driven marriages. No wonder they are trying to thwart his plans.

The characters in Molier's play are amusingly redrawn and such are also in the play by Włodzimierz Nurkowski. Witty dialogues quickly flow from the scene, and the whole action unfolds at a dizzying pace. The manner of acting, which is extremely rhythmic and often exaggerated, as well as the masks appearing in the performance refer to the style of the commedia dell'arte, which is a great attraction for the spectators. In addition, beautiful costumes, decorations and music referring to the era. Human vices, desires and human emotions are presented here accurately, yet with a grain of salt. Complex love, family and financial vicissitudes usually lead to a happy ending.