Original Poster Le Mépris, by G. Allard - 1963

An icon among icons, this original 1963 poster for Jean-Luc Godard’s film Le Mépris features a radiant Brigitte Bardot, immortalized by the brush of G. Allard. More than just promotional artwork, this composition is a tribute to the enigmatic sensuality and stylized disillusionment of French New Wave cinema.

Bardot, with her cascading golden hair and magnetic gaze, fully embodies the ambiguity of the character Camille. The tight framing, soft pastel tones, and diaphanous light evoke an uneasy intimacy, a distant desire. In a single image, the poster captures the melancholic, sensual atmosphere of Godard’s masterpiece, adapted from the novel by Alberto Moravia.

Printed by Ateliers Lalande in a format measuring approximately 31.5 x 22.4 inches, this offset poster is linen-backed and in A condition, retaining all its freshness and graphic strength. It is a prized piece for any cinema collector, especially those drawn to New Wave film, European auteur cinema, or iconic portrayals of Brigitte Bardot on screen.