The Films of Agnès Varda

The French filmmaker Agnès Varda (1928-2019) had one of the most eclectic and distinguished careers in cinema history. Known as the ‘grandmother of the French New Wave’, her early films had a profound influence on directors such as François Truffaut and Jean-Luc Godard. In later life, she received huge acclaim for a series of lyrical and introspective documentaries. In this course we will watch and discuss four of Varda’s most notable films from different stages in her illustrious career.

Tutor: James Ballands BA MA PhD

• Term: Spring
• Day: Saturday
• Start Date: 07 March 2020
• Time: 9.15am-12pm
• No. of weeks: 4
• Full fee: £44

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You can now book for individual screenings which are £11 each

7 March 2020 Cleo from 5 to 7 (1962)

14 March 2020 Le Bonheur (1965)

21 March 2020 Vagabond (1985)

28 March 2020 The Gleaners & I (2000)