Varda by Agnès

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Genre: Documentaries, International

Accessibility: Subtitles

Film Year: 2019

Locations: France

Film Length: 120 min.

Languages: French

Subtitles: Subtitled

Director: Agnès Varda

Photographer, installation artist, and pioneer of the Nouvelle Vague Agnès Varda returns with a characteristically bittersweet farewell in this excitingly unpredictable documentary. From the “Queen of French Cinema” herself, this film presents footage of the auteur’s previous work and sheds light on her experiences as a director. This heartwarming piece combs through the artist’s remarkable life and career while allowing the filmmaker to have the final word on her films. Without missing a beat, Varda’s introspective take on her personal journey provides a nuanced view of life, artistry, and the pursuit of success as a trailblazer in a male-dominated field. Introduction by Alison Levine (UVA)

Friday, October 25
6:00 PM
Violet Crown 6 & 7
Add To Calendar 20191025 18:00 20191025 20:00 America/New_York VFF: Varda by Agnès

Photographer, installation artist, and pioneer of the Nouvelle Vague Agnès Varda returns with a characteristically bittersweet farewell in this excitingly unpredictable documentary. From the “Queen of French Cinema” herself, this film presents footage of the auteur’s previous work and sheds light on her experiences as a director. This heartwarming piece combs through the artist’s remarkable life and career while allowing the filmmaker to have the final word on her films. Without missing a beat, Varda’s introspective take on her personal journey provides a nuanced view of life, artistry, and the pursuit of success as a trailblazer in a male-dominated field. Introduction by Alison Levine (UVA)

 Violet Crown 6 & 7 Virginia Film Festival info@virginiafilmfestival.org

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