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Brigitte Bardot, rebel with a cause
7.9 / 10• 2019• 52m•NR• French
Documentary
Storyline
In 1973, at age 39, Brigitte Bardot decides to stop her acting career at the height of her fame to dedicate herself to Animal welfare and protection. Her rebellious nature finds in this cause a genuine expression of who she really is. This intimate portrait including exclusive interviews provides a unique account of her journey as a movie icon turning into a radical advocate for wildlife protection ahead of her time.
Cast & Crew
Brigitte Bardot
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Ghyslaine Calmels Bock
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Boris Cyrulnik
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Fabrice d'Almeida
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Philippe Grimbert
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Christophe Marie
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Younous Omarjee
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CP
Corine Pelluchon
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What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. François Chaumont's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. Brigitte Bardot, rebel with a cause is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
