description Contempt Overview
Contempt is a 1963 French New Wave drama directed by Jean-Luc Godard. It depicts the disintegration of a marriage between a playwright, Paul Javal, and his wife amidst the stressful production of a film version of Homer’s Odyssey. The movie features an ensemble cast including Brigitte Bardot and Michel Piccoli.
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info Contempt Specifications
| Country | France |
| Year | 1963 |
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What is the movie being made inside Contempt?
The film-within-the-film is an adaptation of Homer's Odyssey. Jean-Luc Godard uses that production to show the collapse of Paul and Camille's marriage.
Who stars in Contempt?
Contempt stars Brigitte Bardot as Camille and Michel Piccoli as Paul. Jack Palance plays the American producer Jeremy Prokosch, while director Fritz Lang appears as himself.
Is Contempt based on a novel?
Yes, it is based on Alberto Moravia's novel Il disprezzo. Godard's 1963 film turns the source into a self-reflexive drama about cinema, money, translation, and emotional distance.
Where was the famous villa scene in Contempt filmed?
The striking modernist villa scenes were filmed at Casa Malaparte on Capri. The location's stone steps, sea views, and isolation are central to the film's final act.
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