37th Nuit des Molières: Feminist Play Wins Three Awards, Muriel Robin Honored
On May 4, the 37th Nuit des Molières took place at the Théâtre des Folies Bergère in Paris, with Alex Vizorek as the host, later aired on France 2. "Le procès d'une vie," created by Barbara Lamballais and Karina Testa, garnered three awards, including Private Theatre, and portrays the 1972 Bobigny trial involving women accused of illegal abortion, represented by Gisèle Halimi. Olivier Py's "La Cage aux folles" earned accolades for Best Musical Show and Best Actor, awarded to Laurent Lafitte. The Comédie-Française received three honors, with Elsa Lepoivre winning Best Actress. Alex Lutz was recognized for "Sexe, Grog, et Rocking Chair." Muriel Robin was presented with an honorary Molière and voiced criticism towards Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin. The event featured a sketch addressing public broadcasting inquiries.
Key facts
- 37th Nuit des Molières held May 4 at Théâtre des Folies Bergère, Paris.
- Play 'Le procès d'une vie' won three Molières, including Private Theatre.
- Play recounts 1972 Bobigny trial where Gisèle Halimi defended women charged for abortion.
- Musical 'La Cage aux folles' won two Molières; Laurent Lafitte won Best Actor.
- Laurent Lafitte also won César in February for role in 'La femme la plus riche du monde'.
- Comédie-Française won three awards: Elsa Lepoivre, Johanna Boyé/Elisabeth Ventura, Laurent Stocker.
- Alex Lutz won Molière for 'Sexe, Grog, et Rocking Chair'.
- Muriel Robin received honorary Molière, criticized Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin's criminal justice reform.
- Ceremony included sketch parodying parliamentary inquiry on public broadcasting.
- Inquiry chaired by Jérémie Patrier-Leitus, rapporteur Charles Alloncle (UDR) accused of aiming to weaken France Télévisions and Radio France.
Entities
Artists
- Muriel Robin
- Barbara Lamballais
- Karina Testa
- Gisèle Halimi
- Olivier Py
- Laurent Lafitte
- François-Marie Banier
- Elsa Lepoivre
- Tiago Rodrigues
- Johanna Boyé
- Elisabeth Ventura
- Laurent Stocker
- Emma Dante
- Molière
- Alex Lutz
- Alex Vizorek
- Charles Alloncle
- Jérémie Patrier-Leitus
Institutions
- Nuit des Molières
- Théâtre des Folies Bergère
- France 2
- Comédie-Française
- Théâtre du Châtelet
- César
- France Télévisions
- Radio France
- UDR
Locations
- Paris
- France