Contempt (French: Le Mépris) is a 1963 French New Wave drama film written and directed by Jean-Luc Godard, based - starring Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, Jack Palance, Fritz Lang, and Giorgia Moll.
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The film stars Brigitte Bardot, Michel Piccoli, Jack Palance, Giorgia Moll, and Fritz Lang as himself. It tells the story of the disintegrating marriage of a screenwriter, Paul Javal (Piccoli), and his wife, Camille (Bardot), as they work on a film adaptation of Homer's Odyssey. The film's title refers to the contempt that Paul feels for himself, for his wife, and for the film industry.
Le Mépris was a critical and commercial success, and is considered one of Godard's greatest films. It has been praised for its lush cinematography, its complex characters, and its exploration of the themes of love, marriage, and art.
Here are some of the reasons why Le Mépris is considered a classic film:
• It is a visually stunning film. Godard's use of color, light, and shadow is masterful, and the film is full of memorable images.
• It is a complex and thought-provoking film. The film explores a variety of themes, including love, marriage, art, and the nature of reality.
• It is a well-acted film. The performances of Bardot, Piccoli, and Palance are all excellent.
• It is a historically important film. Le Mépris is one of the most important films of the French New Wave movement.
Hahaha, at first I did not see the book in the playbill photo!
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