Agnes Varda
1928 - 2019
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Biography
Agnes Varda was a Belgian-born French film director and screenwriter known for her unique cinematic style and innovative storytelling techniques. She is considered a pioneer of the French New Wave movement, with her groundbreaking debut feature 'La Pointe Courte' earning critical acclaim. Varda's films often blend fiction and documentary elements, addressing social issues and personal experiences through a feminist lens. Throughout her career, she received numerous awards and honors, including an honorary Academy Award for her exceptional contributions to cinema.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I'm not interested in auteur theories, or in defining who is an auteur or not.
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What matters to me is not the construct of a fiction or a documentary but what people tell, what's the stories that people give with their own words.
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I feel virulent only when people suggest I like to eat frogs.
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Freedom is something very precious. It's not easy to have it. It's not easy to be responsible to yourself for your freedom.
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I'm not very tall and not particularly gorgeous.