The Beaches of Agnès
Many people think of Agnès Varda, a director who has won many awards, as the grandmother of the French new wave. In this unique autobiographical documentary, she turns the camera on herself. Varda's self-portrait is made up of film clips and detailed re-creations of dramatic scenes. It tells about the highs and lows of her career, the many friendships that changed her life, and her long marriage to the famous French director Jacques Demy.
Released: 2008-12-17
Genre:
Documentary