Contempt

About This Movie

Contempt is this fascinating dive into the chaos of filmmaking, with Godard’s distinct style that's both engaging and a touch disorienting. The way he plays with color and composition is striking, really makes you feel the tension on set. Brigitte Bardot’s performance is this blend of vulnerability and defiance, contrasting beautifully with Michel Piccoli’s character struggling against the industry’s expectations. The pacing can feel deliberately slow at times, but it enhances the simmering conflict. Plus, the use of Fritz Lang as a character adds this layer of meta-commentary about art versus commerce that’s just captivating. Not just a narrative, but a visual essay on the medium itself, which makes it stand apart from typical dramas.

Director Jean-Luc Godard's first color filmShot in locations around Rome and CapriFeatures a score by composer Georges DelerueBased on the novel by Alberto Moravia