The Beaches of Agnès

Synopsis

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

Written by

Agnès Varda

Music

Joanna Bruzdowicz

Studio

Ciné-Tamaris

Released

17 December 2008

Genres

Documentary