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Still from Paparazzi — Paparazzi (1964) — Jacques RozierPhotographed by Maurice Perrimond

Poster for Paparazzi

Paparazzi

French / 1964 / 22m

Letterboxd: 3.46/5·1.7K ratings·401 reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

One of two documentaries Jacques Rozier made chronicling the making of Jean-Luc Godard’s CONTEMPT (along with LE PARTI DES CHOSES), PAPARAZZI focuses on the intense media frenzy that accompanied star Brigitte Bardot’s every move, offering a revealing look at the nature of modern celebrity culture.

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Directed by Jacques Rozier
Position 8

Credits

Crew

DirectorJacques Rozier

WriterJacques Rozier, Michel Piccoli

CinematographerMaurice Perrimond

ComposerAntoine Duhamel

Editor

Cast

Michel Piccolias Texte dit par (voice)

Jean Lescotas Texte dit par (voice)

David Tonellias Texte dit par (voice)

Brigitte Bardotas Self

Jean-Luc Godardas Self

Fritz Langas Self

Jack Palanceas Self

Giorgia Mollas Self

Double Feature

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Poster for Le Parti des choses: Bardot et Godard

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Paparazzi (1964) | Criteria