Brigitte Bardot, rebel with a cause
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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.
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Brigitte Bardot
Self
Known for
Contempt
...And God Created Woman
Ghyslaine Calmels Bock
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Boris Cyrulnik
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Fabrice d'Almeida
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The Third World
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Philippe Grimbert
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Christophe Marie
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Younous Omarjee
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Corine Pelluchon
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Franz Weber
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The Island
François Chaumont Director · Rachel Kahn Director Baptiste Thiry Composer
First release April 12, 2019 · Produced in France · Production France Télévisions, CNC
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Et la suite Productions
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France Télévisions
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CNC
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France
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Original title
Brigitte Bardot, le serment fait aux animaux
Original language
French
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French
Release dates
France · April 12, 2019
TV · France•3
No release date listed for United States.
France
December 8, 2025 · TV · T18
February 7, 2026 · TV · LCP - Public Sénat
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