The Beaches of Agnès (2008)
Filmmaking icon Agnès Varda, the award-winning director regarded by many as the grandmother of the French new wave, turns the camera on herself with this unique autobiographical documentary. Composed of film excerpts and elaborate dramatic re-creations, Varda's self-portrait recounts the highs and lows of her professional career, the many friendships that affected her life and her longtime marriage to cinematic giant Jacques Demy.
Director: Agnès Varda
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 110 min
Release Date: December 17, 2008
Cast
- Agnès Varda - Self
- André Lubrano - Self
- Blaise Fournier - Self
- Vincent Fournier - Self
- Andrée Vilar - Self
- Stéphane Vilar - Self
- Christophe Vilar - Self
- Rosalie Varda - Self
- Mathieu Demy - Self
- Christophe Vallaux - Self
Screenplay
Music: Joanna Bruzdowicz, Stéphane Vilar
Cinematography: Alain Sakot, Agnès Varda
Editing: Baptiste Filloux, Jean-Baptiste Morin
Production: Ciné-Tamaris, ARTE France Cinéma
Country: France
Language: Français
Original Language: fr
Keywords
family history, old photograph, woman director, documentary, experimental cinema, experimental surrealism, experimental film, stock of memories
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Beaches of Agnès about?
- Filmmaking icon Agnès Varda, the award-winning director regarded by many as the grandmother of the French new wave, turns the camera on herself with this unique autobiographical documentary. Composed of film excerpts and elaborate dramatic re-creations, Varda's self-portrait recounts the highs and lows of her professional career, the many friendships that affected her life and her longtime marriage to cinematic giant Jacques Demy.
- Who directed The Beaches of Agnès?
- The Beaches of Agnès was directed by Agnès Varda.
- Who stars in The Beaches of Agnès?
- The Beaches of Agnès stars Agnès Varda, André Lubrano, Blaise Fournier, Vincent Fournier, Andrée Vilar, Stéphane Vilar.
- How long is The Beaches of Agnès?
- The Beaches of Agnès has a runtime of 1h 50m (110 minutes).
- What genre is The Beaches of Agnès?
- The Beaches of Agnès is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Beaches of Agnès produced?
- The Beaches of Agnès was produced in France.