Modesty and Shame

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MOVIE

Modesty and Shame

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

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.

Original Title

La pudeur ou l'impudeur

Release Date

1995-12-12

Year

1995

Duration

1h 2m

Status

Released

Score

4.40

#artists'-life

Cast

Hervé Guibert

Hervé Guibert

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Suzanne

La grand-tante

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Louise

La grand-tante

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Claudine

Le médecin

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Jean

Le masseur

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Geneviève

L'infirmière

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Rosine

La dame de la lettre

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Thierry

L'ami

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Christine

L'amie