An absolute icon of French cinema in the 1950s and 1960s, Brigitte Bardot embodied a certain idea of freedom, both on and off the screen. Revealed in the cinema by “And God… created woman” (1956), she quickly acquired worldwide notoriety, becoming one of the best-known faces of French cinema internationally. Alongside her acting career, she also enjoyed success in singing, notably alongside Serge Gainsbourg.
In 1973, at just 38 years old, Brigitte Bardot made the radical choice to turn her back on cinema to devote herself fully to the defense of animals. A long-standing commitment, which she continued tirelessly through the creation of the Brigitte Bardot Foundation, numerous battles waged on the media and political scene… But also controversies. His political positions, his affinities with Marine Le Pen and several comments condemned by the courts will provoke strong criticism.
The woman or the artist?
BB actress, BB singer, BB activist… What memory will you keep of her? What image comes to mind spontaneously? Has her commitment to the animal cause changed your view of her? Do you separate the artist from his public positions, or are they part of an inseparable whole? In your opinion, what legacy does Brigitte Bardot leave behind today?
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