Molière, Cyrano and the Young King

Set in 1651, this historical comedy drama follows the young Louis, who is spirited away for his safety during the Fronde rebellion. To keep his absence secret, a look-alike takes his place at court. The future king is entrusted to Cyrano de Bergerac, who hides him within a traveling theater company led by Madeleine Béjart and featuring the aspiring playwright Molière. While sheltered among the actors, Louis experiences friendship and the arts, while Cyrano and Molière collaborate on a new play. The story tracks the boy's growth and the creative awakening of Molière as they navigate the risks of the masquerade and the political intrigue occurring back in Paris.

The film was written and directed by Michel Leclerc, following his 2025 work Not All Men, But... The cast features Artus as Cyrano de Bergerac, Julia Piaton as Madeleine Béjart, and Franck Dubosc as D’Artagnan, alongside Némo Schiffman as Molière and Doria Tillier as Anne d'Autriche. Produced in France by Mandarin Production and Elephant, the movie has a runtime of 118 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 5.5/10 based on 13 votes.