Anna Karina instead of Giorgia Moll
Just re-watched Le Mepris today and in the very first scene I couldn't help seeing for one moment the silhouette of Anna Karina coming slowly to us, followed by the camera track of Raoul Coutard.
The character of Francesca Vanini would have been perfect for such a playful and charming actress as her.
The casting is already awesome, but imagine: Bardot plus Piccoli plus Palance plus Fritz Lang plus Anna Karina. That's fireworks.
Great movie, one of Godard's best.
in absentia