Cinephiles, ready your Ultra HD displays! Jean-Luc Godard’s provocative French New Wave masterpiece Contempt arrives in 4K UHD for the first time on September 12 digitally and September 26 on Blu-ray.
Starring Brigitte Bardot at the peak of her stardom, this 60th anniversary edition lovingly restores Godard’s scathing 1963 romantic drama to its full glory. The limited-edition Blu-ray also includes an introduction by renowned scholar Colin MacCabe.
On the surface, Contempt charts the dissolution of a marriage between screenwriter Michel Piccoli and former model Camille (Bardot) as he rewrites Homer’s Odyssey for a crass American producer (Jack Palance). But Godard uses this premise to eviscerate the film industry and bourgeois detachment through his singular style.
Godard’s groundbreaking use of color, discordant cuts, and inventive camerawork were revolutionary in 1963. Now the bold aesthetics dazzle anew, with 4K enhancing the pop art richness of Raoul Coutard’s cinematography. Bardot’s iconic beauty is eye-popping.
Whether catching Contempt for the first time or revisiting a favorite, this 60th anniversary 4K edition provides the definitive viewing experience. There’s no better way to appreciate Godard’s scathing artistry than through this stellar new presentation.
Don’t miss the chance to see Brigitte Bardot and Godard at their provocative best when Contempt debuts on digital September 12 and limited-edition Blu-ray September 26 from Lionsgate.
This landmark of French cinema feels more vital than ever in stunning Ultra HD.
