The Beaches of Agnès(2008)
Les Plages d'Agnès
The Beaches of 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.
The Beaches of Agnès (2008) is a documentary film directed by Agnès Varda, released on December 17, 2008 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Agnès Varda, André Lubrano, Blaise Fournier and Vincent Fournier. Viewers rate it 7.7 out of 10 across 146 ratings.
- Director:
- Agnès Varda
- Writers:
- Agnès Varda, Didier Rouget
- Producers:
- Agnès Varda
- Cinematographer:
- Hélène Louvart
- Composer:
- Joanna Bruzdowicz
- Production:
- Ciné-Tamaris, ARTE France Cinéma
- Status:
- Released
The Beaches of Agnès (2008) Trailer
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The Beaches of Agnès Cast & Crew
Main cast
Agnès Varda
as Self
- André Lubrano
André Lubrano
as Self
- Blaise Fournier
Blaise Fournier
as Self
- Vincent Fournier
Vincent Fournier
as Self
- Andrée Vilar
Andrée Vilar
as Self
- Stéphane Vilar
Stéphane Vilar
as Self
- Christophe Vilar
Christophe Vilar
as Self
Rosalie Varda
as Self
Mathieu Demy
as Self
- Christophe Vallaux
Christophe Vallaux
as Self
- Mireille Henrio
Mireille Henrio
as Self
- Didier Rouget
Didier Rouget
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Agnès Varda, written by Agnès Varda and Didier Rouget, produced by Agnès Varda.
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The Beaches of Agnès Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.7/10 from 146 ratings.
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The Beaches of Agnès – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Beaches of Agnès online?
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The Beaches of Agnès (2008) is available to stream on Criterion Channel and DocAlliance Films, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Beaches of Agnès?
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The main cast of The Beaches of Agnès (2008) includes Agnès Varda, André Lubrano, Blaise Fournier, Vincent Fournier and Andrée Vilar. The film was directed by Agnès Varda. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Beaches of Agnès released?
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The Beaches of Agnès was released on December 17, 2008 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Beaches of Agnès worth watching?
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The Beaches of Agnès (2008) holds an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from 146 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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