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An encomium that should prove illuminating for casual viewers and satisfying for fans, Varda by Agnès finds a brilliant filmmaker looking back on her own terms.
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Release date: Nov 22, 2019
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One of the treats of "Varda by Agnès" is seeing the director in photos and on-set footage over the years, forever self-possessed, always questing. Dec 4, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
One of the treats of "Varda by Agnès" is seeing the director in photos and on-set footage over the years, forever self-possessed, always questing.
Ty Burr
The late documentarian's final work is a literal master class: a filmed lecture during which she rambles enjoyably through her greatest hits. Nov 22, 2019 | Rating: 3/5 | Full Review…
The late documentarian's final work is a literal master class: a filmed lecture during which she rambles enjoyably through her greatest hits.
Joseph Walsh
Another testament to the totality of [Varda's] vision. Nov 22, 2019 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
Another testament to the totality of [Varda's] vision.
Matt Zoller Seitz
"Varda by Agnès," is a fantastic, multi-layered self-portrait that doubles as a tribute to her life and work. Nov 22, 2019 | Full Review…
"Varda by Agnès," is a fantastic, multi-layered self-portrait that doubles as a tribute to her life and work.
Gary M. Kramer
It's a perfect introduction and a lovely valediction. Nov 21, 2019 | Full Review…
It's a perfect introduction and a lovely valediction.
A.O. Scott
Varda By Agnès is most valuable as a freestanding lesson in filmmaking. Nov 20, 2019 | Rating: B | Full Review…
Varda By Agnès is most valuable as a freestanding lesson in filmmaking.
Katie Rife
This retrospective is exactly what you want right now. Dec 5, 2019 | Full Review…
This retrospective is exactly what you want right now.
Ken Eisner
stuffed with wisdom, joy and insights into creating art. Dec 3, 2019 | Rating: B+ | Full Review…
stuffed with wisdom, joy and insights into creating art.
Laura Clifford
Varda by Agnès is a perfect introduction to a talented artist who, even at 90, left us far too soon. Dec 2, 2019 | Rating: 3.5/5 | Full Review…
Varda by Agnès is a perfect introduction to a talented artist who, even at 90, left us far too soon.
Chris Knight
The documentary is both Varda's last testament and, paradoxically, a perfect introduction to the work. Charm, humanity and a passel of filmmaking insights are all here, rewarding dedicated fans and newcomers alike. Nov 28, 2019 | Rating: A | Full Review…
The documentary is both Varda's last testament and, paradoxically, a perfect introduction to the work. Charm, humanity and a passel of filmmaking insights are all here, rewarding dedicated fans and newcomers alike.
Liam Lacey
That promising feminine eagerness, Varda by Agnès recovers it and synthesizes it admirably. [Full Review in Spanish] Nov 25, 2019 | Full Review…
That promising feminine eagerness, Varda by Agnès recovers it and synthesizes it admirably. [Full Review in Spanish]
Carlos Bonfil
A delightful and entertaining documentary on the life and work of French filmmaker Agnes Varda Nov 22, 2019 | Rating: 5/5 | Full Review…
A delightful and entertaining documentary on the life and work of French filmmaker Agnes Varda
Frederic and Mary Ann Brussat
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