Modesty and Shame
La pudeur ou l'impudeur
“A self portrayal and intimate last look into the life of the famed French writer and photographer Hervé Guibert's grappling life.”
Synopsis
Famed French artist, photographer, writer and actor Hervé Guibert riveting self-portrayal of his last months and journies living with AIDS. Hervé is seen here in this film with his Panasonic video camera documenting his life. The scenes are shot from June 1990 through March 1991 in Paris France and a respite on the island of Elba. The film was first shown on TF1 (French Television 1) on January 20th, 1992, shortly after his death on December 27th, 1991. The film portrays a very personal look into the human condition.
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IDFA Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 5, 2009
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hervé Guibert
- Screenplay & Story
- Hervé Guibert, Pascale Breugnot
- Original Title
- La pudeur ou l'impudeur
- Country of Origin
- Italy, France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 2m
- Production Studios
- TF1, Banco Production
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hervé Guibert
Hervé Guibert, Pascale Breugnot
Maureen Mazurek
Pascale Breugnot
Department Leadership Roster
Hervé Guibert
Director
Pascale Breugnot
Producer
Hervé Guibert
Writer
Pascale Breugnot
Writer
Maureen Mazurek
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Modesty and Shame.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Modesty and Shame
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What is Modesty and Shame about?
Famed French artist, photographer, writer and actor Hervé Guibert riveting self-portrayal of his last months and journies living with AIDS. Hervé is seen here in this film with his Panasonic video camera documenting his life. The scenes are shot from June 1990 through March 1991 in Paris France and a respite on the island of Elba. The film was first shown on TF1 (French Television 1) on January 20th, 1992, shortly after his death on December 27th, 1991. The film portrays a very personal look into the human condition.
Who directed Modesty and Shame?
Modesty and Shame was directed by Hervé Guibert.
Who stars in Modesty and Shame?
The principal cast of Modesty and Shame includes Hervé Guibert, Suzanne, Louise, Claudine, Jean.
When was Modesty and Shame released and how long is it?
Modesty and Shame was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 2m.