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About Contempt (1964)
Scenes from a marital breakdown between screenwriter (Michel Piccoli) and his wife (Brigitte Bardot), as both become enmeshed in the behind-the-camera struggles of a director (Fritz Lang) and producer (Jack Palance) as they film an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. Restored and digitized in 4K by Studiocanal at Hiventy with support from the CNC, from the original 35mm negative, interpositive, and reference print by Raoul Coutard.
Cast & Crew
Jean-Luc Godard, Brigitte Bardot, Jack Palance, Michel Piccoli, Giorgia Moll, Fritz Lang, Raoul Coutard, Linda Veras, Agnès Guillemot, Alberto Moravia, Carlo Ponti, Georges de Beauregard, Georges Delerue, Giuseppe Piccioni, Joseph E. Levine
Frequently asked questions
How long is Contempt (1964)?
Contempt (1964) is 1 hr 43 min long.
Who directed Contempt (1964)?
Jean-Luc Godard
Who is Camille Javal in Contempt (1964)?
Brigitte Bardot plays Camille Javal in the film.
What is Contempt (1964) about?
Scenes from a marital breakdown between screenwriter (Michel Piccoli) and his wife (Brigitte Bardot), as both become enmeshed in the behind-the-camera struggles of a director (Fritz Lang) and producer (Jack Palance) as they film an adaptation of Homer’s The Odyssey. Restored and digitized in 4K by Studiocanal at Hiventy with support from the CNC, from the original 35mm negative, interpositive, and reference print by Raoul Coutard.