Le mépris (1963) (Vintage World Cinema, 60th Anniversary Edition, Restaurierte Fassung, 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray)

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jean-luc godard's subversive foray into commercial filmmaking is a start-studded cinemascope epic. contempt (le mépris) stars michel piccoli as a screenwriter torn between the demands of a proud european director (played by legendary director fritz lang), a crude and arrogant american producer (jack palance), and his disillusioned wife, camille (brigitte bardot) as he attempts to doctor the script for a new film version of the odyssey. the criterion collection is proud to present this brilliant study of material breakdown, artistic compromise, and the cinematic process in a new special edition.

A stunning new restoration for the 60th anniversay of LE MÉPRIS, one of the most notable examples of the French New Wave from cinema’s original enfant terrible: Jean-Luc Godard. Featuring the style icon Brigitte Bardot (And God Created Woman, Viva Maria!) as Camille, and legendary French talent Michel Piccoli (Belle De Jour, The Things of Live) as Paul, LE MÉPRIS boasts a strong and eclectic supporting cast featuring ‘master of darkness’ Director, Fritz Lang as himself, renowned American actor Jack Palance as Jeremy, and the infamous Giorgia Moll as Francesca.