As Brigitte Bardot celebrates her 90th birthday on September 28, 2024, the first images of the groundbreaking documentary Bardot have finally been unveiled. Scheduled for release in May 2025, the film looks back on the exceptional life of one of the greatest icons of French cinema. Using a mix of archive footage, interviews and re-enactments, the documentary delves into Bardot's unique career, from her dazzling career to her artistic retirement in 1973, and her passionate commitment to animal protection.
Bardot explores the prolific career of Brigitte Bardot, who left her mark on the history of French cinema with films such as Et Dieu... créa la femme and Le Mépris. The documentary also looks at her radical transformation when, in 1973, she decided to leave the world of cinema for good to devote herself to the animal cause. Narrated by Bardot herself, the film recalls the highs and lows of her public life, her pioneering role in the fight for animal welfare, and the contradictions of a life spent in the spotlight while seeking solitude in her refuge at La Madrague.
This documentary will appeal to French film buffs, Brigitte Bardot admirers and anyone interested in the destinies of great public figures. The film should appeal to those who have been fascinated by biographical documentaries such as Jane Fonda in Five Acts or Audrey. With its intimate approach, Bardot will offer a new perspective on the actress's life, blending glamour, commitment and solitude. Bardot's personal account, combining eyewitness accounts and rare images, promises to captivate as much for its historical aspect as for its reflection on the condition of a woman artist and activist.
With the release of Bardot in May 2025, audiences will discover a new facet of this cinema icon, through a documentary rich in archive footage and emotion. Brigitte Bardot, between her legendary aura and her passionate commitment, will remain an unclassifiable and inspiring figure. Whether you're an admirer of her cinematic work or of her fight for the animal cause, this documentary is a must-see.
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