Modesty and Shame

Modesty and Shame

62 mins | Documentary | Jan. 20, 1992

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

62 mins | Documentary | Jan. 20, 1992

Modesty and Shame
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.
Producers
Original title La pudeur ou l'impudeur
Directors Hervé Guibert
Writers Pascale Breugnot, Hervé Guibert

Cast

Hervé Guibert

as Himself

Suzanne

as La grand-tante

Louise

as La grand-tante

Claudine

as Le médecin

Jean

as Le masseur

Geneviève

as L'infirmière

Rosine

as La dame de la lettre

Thierry

as L'ami

Christine

as L'amie