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Modesty and Shame

"A self portrayal and intimate last look into the life of the famed French writer and photographer Hervé Guibert's grappling life."

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.

Top Cast

  • Hervé Guibert

    Hervé Guibert

    Self

  • Suzanne

    Suzanne

    La grand-tante

  • Louise

    Louise

    La grand-tante

  • Claudine

    Claudine

    Le médecin

  • Jean

    Jean

    Le masseur

  • Geneviève

    Geneviève

    L'infirmière

  • Rosine

    Rosine

    La dame de la lettre

  • Thierry

    Thierry

    L'ami

  • Christine

    Christine

    L'amie

Overview

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.

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