Locomotive Of Women’s History
In Simone de Beauvoir’s essay “The Lolita Syndrome,” Beauvoir referred to Bardot as a “locomotive of women’s history.” She said that Bardot was the first and perhaps most liberated woman in post-war France. This was seen as a huge win for the female empowerment movement in the 1950’s and 60’s.
Locomotive Of Women’s History
Nominated For Awards
Following her hugely successful films in the 1950’s, she continued her successful streak right into the 1960’s. In 1963, she starred in the film Le Mépris and Viva Maria!, which earned her a nomination for Best Foreign Actress BAFTA Award.
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Nominated For Awards
