Modesty and Shame (1995)

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

Modesty and Shame (1995) poster

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.

Director: Hervé Guibert
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 62 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Maureen Mazurek
Production: TF1, Banco Production
Country: Italy, France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

artists' life

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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 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?
Modesty and Shame stars Hervé Guibert, Suzanne, Louise, Claudine, Jean, Geneviève.
How long is Modesty and Shame?
Modesty and Shame has a runtime of 1h 2m (62 minutes).
What genre is Modesty and Shame?
Modesty and Shame is a Documentary film.
Where was Modesty and Shame produced?
Modesty and Shame was produced in Italy, France.