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The Beaches of Agnès

20081h 50mAgnès Varda
IMDb 8.0 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 86

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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.

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What is The Beaches of Agnès (2008) 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…

Who stars in The Beaches of Agnès?

The Beaches of Agnès stars Agnès Varda (Self), André Lubrano (Self), Blaise Fournier (Self), Vincent Fournier (Self), Andrée Vilar (Self). The film was directed by Agnès Varda.

How long is The Beaches of Agnès?

The Beaches of Agnès has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2008.

Is The Beaches of Agnès worth watching?

The Beaches of Agnès holds an IMDb rating of 8.0/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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