Varda by Agnès

Varda by Agnès

Directed by Agnès Varda

Produced by mk2 Films, Ciné-Tamaris

2019115 min7.9 / 10

A warm, playful, and intellectually rich self-portrait of a legendary filmmaker reflecting on her life's work and creative philosophy across decades and continents.

An unpredictable documentary from a fascinating storyteller, Agnès Varda’s last film sheds light on her experience as a director, bringing a personal insight to what she calls "cine-writing," traveling from Rue Daguerre in Paris to Los Angeles and Beijing.

Questions people ask

  • Is Varda by Agnès violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is Varda by Agnès scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is Varda by Agnès easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 82% of films.

  • Does Varda by Agnès end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Varda by Agnès sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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87/ 100

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