Modesty and Shame

Modesty and Shame

1995
1h 2m
4.4

4.4/10

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"A self portrayal and intimate last look into the life of the famed French writer and photographer Hervé Guibert's grappling life."

Overview

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.

Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
TF1 Banco Production
Production Countries
Italy France
Spoken Languages
French

Quick Facts

Original Title La pudeur ou l'impudeur
Release Date December 12, 1995
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt0381516

Cast

Hervé Guibert
Hervé Guibert

Self

Suzanne
Suzanne

La grand-tante

Louise
Louise

La grand-tante

Claudine
Claudine

Le médecin

Jean
Jean

Le masseur

Geneviève
Geneviève

L'infirmière

Rosine
Rosine

La dame de la lettre

Thierry
Thierry

L'ami

Christine
Christine

L'amie

Key Crew

Hervé Guibert
Director
Hervé Guibert
Writer
Pascale Breugnot
Producer
Pascale Breugnot
Writer