Modesty and Shame(1995)
La pudeur ou l'impudeur
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 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.
Modesty and Shame (1995) is a documentary film directed by Hervé Guibert, released on December 12, 1995 with a runtime of 1h 2m. It stars Hervé Guibert, Suzanne, Louise and Claudine. Viewers rate it 5.3 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Hervé Guibert
- Writers:
- Hervé Guibert, Pascale Breugnot
- Producers:
- Pascale Breugnot
- Production:
- TF1, Banco Production
- Status:
- Released
Modesty and Shame Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hervé Guibert
as Self
- Suzanne
Suzanne
as La grand-tante
- Louise
Louise
as La grand-tante
- Claudine
Claudine
as Le médecin
- Jean
Jean
as Le masseur
- Geneviève
Geneviève
as L'infirmière
- Rosine
Rosine
as La dame de la lettre
- Thierry
Thierry
as L'ami
- Christine
Christine
as L'amie
Key crew
Directed by Hervé Guibert, written by Hervé Guibert and Pascale Breugnot, produced by Pascale Breugnot.
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Modesty and Shame Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.3/10 from 7 ratings.
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Modesty and Shame – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Modesty and Shame online?
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Modesty and Shame (1995) is currently available to rent or buy from LaCinetek. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Modesty and Shame?
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The main cast of Modesty and Shame (1995) includes Hervé Guibert, Suzanne, Louise, Claudine and Jean. The film was directed by Hervé Guibert. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Modesty and Shame released?
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Modesty and Shame was released on December 12, 1995 and runs for 1h 2m.
Is Modesty and Shame worth watching?
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Modesty and Shame (1995) holds an average rating of 5.3 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.