The Infinite Vertigo of Brigitte Bardot

Brigitte Bardot, an iconic cinematic figure of the 50s and 60s, marked a before and after in the conception of femininity and eroticism in cinema. Her retirement from the industry in 1973, at just 39 years old, did not mean a withdrawal from public life, but rather a reorientation of her influence and fame towards causes she considered of greater importance. Following her retirement, Bardot fervently dedicated herself to the defense of animal rights, founding the 'Brigitte Bardot Foundation' in 1986, dedicated to the protection of animals. This...