Contempt 1963
“More bold! More brazen! And much, much more Bardot!”
What is Contempt?
Contempt is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1963
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 29, 1963
- Studios
- Rome-Paris Films, Les Films Concordia, C. C. Champion
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
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Overview
Contempt is a film first released in 1963. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Rome-Paris Films, Les Films Concordia, C. C. Champion. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“An art producer hires Fritz Lang, sparking a marriage‑cracking clash over a doomed Odyssey adaptation.”
- Directed by influential auteur Jean‑Luc Godard
- Explores the tension between art and personal life
- Features a meta‑cinematic look at filmmaking
- Deliberately slow pacing may challenge casual viewers
Watch it if you appreciate contemplative French New Wave cinema that examines art and marriage.
The film deals with adult relationship conflict and artistic ambition, making it suited for mature audiences.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed Contempt?
Contempt was written and directed by Jean‑Luc Godard.
What is the source material for the film?
It is based on Alberto Moravia’s 1954 novel Il disprezzo (The Contempt).
What is the film’s runtime?
The picture runs approximately 1 hour and 43 minutes.
Which language is the film primarily in?
The film is a French production and is primarily in French.
What genre does Contempt belong to?
It is classified as a drama and romance film within the French New Wave movement.
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