Review of Contempt (1963) by Kenneth S — 15 Sep 2009
Jean-Luc Godard's CONTEMPT (LE MEPRIS) is a beautiful film experience. Every shot in the film speaks in ways more than just what's in the frame. For example: The opening credits are of a camera crew following a woman walking.
During this, the credits are spoken, not shown. At the end of the sequence, the cameraman turns his camera on the viewer. This shows that what you are about to se is a slice of real life. The music is haunting, the performances are brilliant, and the story is intriguing.
One half of the film deals with a film crew trying to make a more hip version of Homer's THE ODYSSEY, with legendary director Fritz Lang playing himself and Jack Palance as the dictator-like producer.
The other half of the film deals with the screenwriter (Michel Piccoli) and his beautiful wife (the ever-so-tempting Brigitte Bardot in, quite possibly, her best performance) struggling to keep their marriage afloat.
A brilliant masterpiece that shouldn't be missed.
This review of Contempt (1963) was written by Kenneth S on 15 Sep 2009.
Contempt has generally received very positive reviews.
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