The Miser

• Comedy

A tightly-wound comedy of manners unfolds as Harpagon, a man defined by obsessive greed, unwittingly orchestrates chaos within his own family. More than a simple portrayal of miserliness, the film excavates the anxieties surrounding societal expectations and financial security in matters of love and marriage. His children, caught between genuine affection and their father’s controlling nature, navigate a series of farcical misunderstandings fueled by secret engagements and concealed debts. The humor stems not only from the outlandishness of Harpagon’s hoarding but from the desperate, increasingly frantic attempts of those around him to pursue happiness despite his relentless interference, creating a playfully tense atmosphere where affection and avarice collide.