Modesty and Shame

Hervé Guibert
1995-12-12

A self portrayal and intimate last look into the life of the famed French writer and photographer Hervé Guibert's grappling life.
5
62 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
Hervé Guibert Self Unowned
Suzanne La grand-tante Unowned
Louise La grand-tante Unowned
Claudine Le médecin Unowned
Jean Le masseur Unowned
Geneviève L'infirmière Unowned
Rosine La dame de la lettre Unowned
Thierry L'ami Unowned
Christine L'amie Unowned