<div><div>When Brigitte Bardot appeared in Roger Vadim's <I>And God Created Woman</I> in 1957, her beauty set the world alight. But Bardot was more than just a sex symbol: she was a daring actress who worked with some of cinema's most-revered directors, including Jean-Luc Godard and Louis Malle. Film critic Ginette Vincendeau delves into Bardot's career and life, including her four marriages, her decision to "get out elegantly" and retire at a young age, and most notably, her unforgettable performances in <I>Le Mépris</I>,<I> Les Femmes</I>, and <I>Les Pétroleuses</I>. In addition to stunning photos of Bardot in her iconic roles, this visual biography includes 15 facsimiles of posters and other documents.</div></DIV>