Originally published in LIFFE International August 14 1961

The The Enigma of Brigitte Bardot.

For the past five years the inner workings and public displays of a small French girl with sparkling brown eyes and a naughty smile have facinated audiences in France, and for that matter, everywhere else.

From an "annoying child," Great Art?

Brigitte does not read very much, and she has no definite views on existentialism or Zen Buddhism. She spends hours listening to Polkas or Cha-chas on the talking machine and goggling to herelf. But of all the worlds movie stars this one, Brigitte Bardot, has made the most vivid impact on her times.