The Beaches of Agnès
Les Plages d'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.
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Agnès Varda
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André Lubrano
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Blaise Fournier
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Vincent Fournier
Self
Andrée Vilar
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Stéphane Vilar
Self
Christophe Vilar
Self
Rosalie Varda
Self
Mathieu Demy
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Christophe Vallaux
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Mireille Henrio
Self
Didier Rouget
Self
Anne-Laure Manceau
Agnès Varda jeune
Gerald Ayres
Self
Jim McBride
Self
Tracy McBride
Self
Patricia Louisianna Knop
Self
Zalman King
Self
Release History & Theatrical Window
Venice Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 17, 2008
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Agnès Varda
- Screenplay & Story
- Agnès Varda, Didier Rouget
- Original Score
- Joanna Bruzdowicz, Stéphane Vilar
- Original Title
- Les Plages d'Agnès
- Country of Origin
- France
- Spoken Languages
- French
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Ciné-Tamaris, ARTE France Cinéma
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Agnès Varda
Agnès Varda, Didier Rouget
Joanna Bruzdowicz, Stéphane Vilar
Alain Sakot, Agnès Varda, Julia Fabry, Hélène Louvart, Arlene Nelson, Jean-Baptiste Morin
Baptiste Filloux, Jean-Baptiste Morin
Agnès Varda, Tom Taplin
Department Leadership Roster
Agnès Varda
Director
Agnès Varda
Writer
Alain Sakot
Director of Photography
Agnès Varda
Director of Photography
Julia Fabry
Director of Photography
Hélène Louvart
Director of Photography
Arlene Nelson
Director of Photography
Jean-Baptiste Morin
Director of Photography
Agnès Varda
Producer
Didier Rouget
Writer
Franckie Diago
Production Design
Baptiste Filloux
Editor
Joanna Bruzdowicz
Original Music Composer
Stéphane Vilar
Original Music Composer
Jean-Baptiste Morin
Editor
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International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.
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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 principal cast of The Beaches of Agnès includes Agnès Varda, André Lubrano, Blaise Fournier, Vincent Fournier, Andrée Vilar.
When was The Beaches of Agnès released and how long is it?
The Beaches of Agnès was released in 2008 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Beaches of Agnès?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Beaches of Agnès was composed by Joanna Bruzdowicz, Stéphane Vilar.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Beaches of Agnès?
The Beaches of Agnès holds official age classifications: FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.).