AI Overview
While most of Brigitte Bardot's major films were in her native French, she appeared in several movies that were either filmed in English or produced with an English-language version
. The majority of available films are
French with English subtitles, but some key films have English audio tracks, including those she made early in her career and some later international co-productions.
Films Originally Filmed in English (or simultaneously)
These films were primarily produced for English-speaking audiences, or were international co-productions where English was the main language of production:
- Act of Love (1953): A Hollywood-financed film starring Kirk Douglas, shot in Paris, in which Bardot had a small role.
- Doctor at Sea (1955): A British comedy film where she had her first sizable English-language role opposite Dirk Bogarde.
- Helen of Troy (1956): A Warner Bros. picture filmed in Italy, in which she played a small role as Helen's handmaiden.
- Shalako (1968): A Western co-starring Sean Connery, this was a British-German co-production filmed in Spain and England, and released in English.
- Two Weeks in September (1967): A British-French drama with English dialogue where Bardot starred as a model in London.
Films Available with English Dubbing
Several of her major French films were subsequently dubbed into English for international release. The quality and availability of these dubs can vary:
- And God Created Woman (1956): The film that launched her international career was released in heavily edited and English-dubbed versions in the U.S..
- Viva Maria! (1965): This adventure comedy co-starring Jeanne Moreau was released in both its original French and an English-dubbed version.
- The Parisian (1957): Originally a French comedy, it had dubbed versions released in other languages, including English.
- Don Juan, or If Don Juan Were a Woman (1973): Her final film appearance, released as Ms. Don Juan in its UK-released English dub.
For the most authentic experience, it is generally recommended to watch her French films with English subtitles, as the dubbed versions may lose some of the original performances and nuance. You can often find streaming and physical media options with various language and subtitle choices.