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."
Originally released in 1995. Modesty and Shame is a documentary film. directed by Hervé Guibert. At just 62 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Hervé Guibert, Suzanne, and Louise
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 12, 1995
30 years ago
Runtime
1h 2m
62 minutes total
User Rating
4.4/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
Italy
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Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- TF1
- Banco Production
Frequently Asked Questions
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 vide...
Who directed Modesty and Shame?
Modesty and Shame was directed by Hervé Guibert.
How long is Modesty and Shame?
Modesty and Shame has a runtime of 1 hours and 2 minutes (62 minutes total).
When was Modesty and Shame released?
Modesty and Shame was released on December 12, 1995 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Modesty and Shame?
The main cast of Modesty and Shame includes Hervé Guibert, Suzanne, Louise, Claudine, Jean.