Agnès Varda: Pioneer
Over six decades, multi-award winning Agnès Varda has established herself at the vanguard of world cinema, directing over 50 films, shorts and documentaries. Alongside presenting a newly commissioned work for the Biennial, FACT and Picturehouse present weekly screenings of the works of Agnès Varda, and a personally curated set of films to accompany her own. Agnès Varda: Pioneer is presented in partnership between FACT, Liverpool Biennial, Picturehouse, BFI and University of Liverpool.
Over six decades, multi-award winning Agnès Varda has established herself at the vanguard of world cinema, directing over 50 films, shorts and documentaries. Alongside presenting a newly commissioned work for the Biennial, FACT and Picturehouse present weekly screenings of the works of Agnès Varda, and a personally curated set of films to accompany her own. Agnès Varda: Pioneer is presented in partnership between FACT, Liverpool Biennial, Picturehouse, BFI and University of Liverpool.
17 October 2018The Beaches of Agnès – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
In this autobiographical documentary, Varda provides a window into her eventful life as she revisits various locales that have been important to her.
In this autobiographical documentary, Varda provides a window into her eventful life as she revisits various locales that have been important to her.
10 October 2018A Woman Under the Influence – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
Mabel’s increasingly volatile behaviour commits her to an institution. Her husband and kids await her return, which holds more than a few surprises.
Mabel’s increasingly volatile behaviour commits her to an institution. Her husband and kids await her return, which holds more than a few surprises.
03 October 2018The Gleaners and I – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
An 1867 painting by Jean-Francois Millet inspired Varda to cross the French countryside to videotape people who scavenge.
An 1867 painting by Jean-Francois Millet inspired Varda to cross the French countryside to videotape people who scavenge.
26 September 2018Pierrot Le Fou – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
Weary of his stagnant life, Ferdinand abandons his family for an enigmatic babysitter; he soon discovers his mistress is not who she seems.
Weary of his stagnant life, Ferdinand abandons his family for an enigmatic babysitter; he soon discovers his mistress is not who she seems.
19 September 2018Jacquot De Nantes – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
Varda’s portrait of French New Wave filmmaker Jacques Demy, following his formative years in 1940s France.
Varda’s portrait of French New Wave filmmaker Jacques Demy, following his formative years in 1940s France.
12 September 2018Les Demoiselles De Rochefort – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
Twin sisters Delphine and Solange leave their small seaside town in search of romance.
Twin sisters Delphine and Solange leave their small seaside town in search of romance.
05 September 2018Vagabond – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
A young woman is found frozen in a ditch; through flashbacks, we discover how her desire for freedom led to her demise.
A young woman is found frozen in a ditch; through flashbacks, we discover how her desire for freedom led to her demise.
29 August 2018Talk to Her – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
A beautiful exploration into identity and sexuality, as two men form a friendship based on the fact they both care for their comatose wives.
A beautiful exploration into identity and sexuality, as two men form a friendship based on the fact they both care for their comatose wives.
22 August 2018L’une Chante, L’autre Pas – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
In 1970s France, the lives of two women intertwine during the progress of the women’s movement.
In 1970s France, the lives of two women intertwine during the progress of the women’s movement.
15 August 2018Persona – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
An emotional and spiritual transference ensues between two women in this psychologically driven masterpiece.
An emotional and spiritual transference ensues between two women in this psychologically driven masterpiece.
08 August 2018Le Bonheur – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
A married carpenter meets a woman in the post office in this deceptively cheerful examination of infidelity in a self-centred landscape.
A married carpenter meets a woman in the post office in this deceptively cheerful examination of infidelity in a self-centred landscape.
01 August 2018The Piano – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
A tale of attraction and passion set in 1851 about a pianist and her daughter who travel from Scotland to New Zealand for an arranged marriage.
A tale of attraction and passion set in 1851 about a pianist and her daughter who travel from Scotland to New Zealand for an arranged marriage.
25 July 2018Cléo from 5 to 7 – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
An elegant snapshot of a singer’s life in the 1960s as she awaits the test results of a biopsy.
An elegant snapshot of a singer’s life in the 1960s as she awaits the test results of a biopsy.
18 July 2018La Pointe Courte – Agnès Varda: Pioneer
Considered one of the progenitors of the French New Wave, Varda’s debut film is a documentary-style look at daily life
Considered one of the progenitors of the French New Wave, Varda’s debut film is a documentary-style look at daily life
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