Along the Coast (1958)
A humorous travelogue of the French Riviera.
Tongue-in-cheek look at the French Riviera, especially in summer when it overflows with tourists. Reviews its history and famous visitors; displays its faux-exotic buildings, its crowded beaches, its trees and monuments; and, pokes fun at the colors women wear and the vagaries of fashion. The film celebrates the use of "Eden" as a place name, suggesting that paradise comes to the coast after all are gone, perhaps only on a remote island beach.
Director: Agnès Varda
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 26 min
Release Date: November 1, 1958
Cast
- Roger Coggio - Narrator (voice)
- Anne Ollivier - Narrator (voice)
- Jacopo Nizi - Souffleur (voice)
- Brigitte Bardot - Self (archive footage)
- Sophia Loren - Self (archive footage)
Screenplay
Music: Georges Delerue
Cinematography: Quinto Albicocco, Raymond Castel
Editing: Jasmine Chasney, Henri Colpi
Production: Argos films
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
french riviera, woman director
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Along the Coast about?
- Tongue-in-cheek look at the French Riviera, especially in summer when it overflows with tourists. Reviews its history and famous visitors; displays its faux-exotic buildings, its crowded beaches, its trees and monuments; and, pokes fun at the colors women wear and the vagaries of fashion. The film celebrates the use of "Eden" as a place name, suggesting that paradise comes to the coast after all are gone, perhaps only on a remote island beach.
- Who directed Along the Coast?
- Along the Coast was directed by Agnès Varda.
- Who stars in Along the Coast?
- Along the Coast stars Roger Coggio, Anne Ollivier, Jacopo Nizi, Brigitte Bardot, Sophia Loren.
- How long is Along the Coast?
- Along the Coast has a runtime of 26m (26 minutes).
- What genre is Along the Coast?
- Along the Coast is a Documentary film.
- Where was Along the Coast produced?
- Along the Coast was produced in France.