The Beaches of Agnès
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86 out of 100

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6.8 out of 10

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  • Summary: A reflection on art, life and the movies, The Beaches of Agnes is a magnificent new film from the great Agnes Varda, a richly cinematic self portrait that touches on everything from the feminist movement and the black panthers to the films of husband Jacques Demy and the birth of the French New Wave. (Cinema Guild)… Expand

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  1. Positive: 19 out of 19
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  1. Philadelphia Inquirer
    Reviewed by: Carrie Rickey
    100
    A captivating cine-memoir, impressionistic and surrealistic, surveying Varda's formidable career as a still photographer, filmmaker, documentarian, and life force.
  2. Chicago Sun-Times
    Reviewed by: Roger Ebert
    100
    If you have never seen a single film by Agnes Varda, perhaps it is best to start with The Beaches of Agnes.
  3. Boston Globe
    Reviewed by: Wesley Morris
    100
    The movie is also more extraordinary than a mere scenic slideshow.
  4. The Hollywood Reporter
    Reviewed by: Neil Young
    80
    A genuinely playful wander down memory-lane by one of France's most revered film-makers, it's sufficiently erudite and extract-packed to satisfy cinephiles but also accessible to those for whom her name rings only vague bells.

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  1. RichardD.
    10
    This film is a hymn to the love of cinema and the love of humanity. In these times of economic disaster and senseless war Agnes Varda is a wonder to treasure.… Expand
  2. MartinD
    8
    Funny and profound autobiographical film about/by French New Wave filmmaker, Agnes Varda. It will give you a strong sense of a fine creative visual artist. I enjoyed this film immensely.… Collapse
  3. lancek
    8
    A warm, touching document about a life of artistic perspective. Very good if you are looking for that kind of thing... not a tight doc out to prove a point, but a bath in both trivial and important ideas and observations presented in a charming and nostalgic manner. Inspiring for anyone who paints or photographs or loves Europe or European art.… Expand
  4. KR
    8
    Amazing! Agnes takes you on an incredible journey...you yearn for more. She paints beauty beyond visual...deepening ones heart to the subtleties of life. Highly recommended.… Expand

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