Modesty and Shame (1992): cast, story & where to watch

1992 · Film · ★ 5

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Released in 1992, Modesty and Shame is a documentary film directed by Hervé Guibert, running about 62 minutes. “A self portrayal and intimate last look into the life of the famed French writer and photographer Hervé Guibert's grappling life.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Modesty and Shame stars Hervé Guibert as Himself, Suzanne as La grand-tante, Louise as La grand-tante and Claudine as Le médecin, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Modesty and Shame has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. In CA you can stream it on Tenk. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Modesty and Shame page.

If you liked it. Fans of Modesty and Shame tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Modesty and Shame (1992)?
In CA, Modesty and Shame is available to stream on Tenk. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Modesty and Shame worth watching?
Modesty and Shame holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Modesty and Shame?
Modesty and Shame stars Hervé Guibert, Suzanne, Louise, Claudine and Jean.
When was Modesty and Shame released?
Modesty and Shame was released in 1992, with a runtime of about 62 minutes.