G5A in collaboration with Institut Français presents Agnès Varda: A Retrospective

In this wonderfully idiosyncratic, self-reflexive documentary, Agnès Varda explores the world of modern-day gleaners. In part playful, philosophical, and subtly political, The Gleaners and I is a warmly human reflection on the contradictions of our consumerist world. Varda’s vision makes room for ruminations on everything from aging to the birth of cinema to the beauty of heart-shaped potatoes.

In their own words, gleaners discuss overproduction, waste and how they salvage as people who “pick up and eat what we throw away.” The film still has a strong impact today.

Language: French with English subtitles.

About Agnès Varda: A Retrospective:

Join us at the Warehouse in celebrating one of the most beloved and iconic filmmakers, Agnès Varda. Retrospectively, considered to have kickstarted the French New Wave or La Nouvelle Vague, she was associated with the directors that constituted the ‘Left Bank Cinema’ faction.

Over the course of her career, we see the evolution of her ideas through her inquiry into feminism. Agnès Varda created a niche for herself by straddling the fine line between fiction and non-fiction in her films. Informed by her prior practice in still photography, she became known for her provocative, inventive, and unique way of filmmaking which did not conform to existing traditional conventions. Relying on intuition, curiosity, and a pursuit of finding beauty where it is least expected; her films are experienced like streams of emotions - also known as the cinema of senses.

With a career spanning seven decades, Agnès Varda carved a place for herself in the upper echelons of filmmakers globally with her unflinching commitment to her unique vision.

Instructions

Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.

No late entries will be allowed. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time of the programme.

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Please note that the information in the schedule is subject to change in case of unforeseen events.

We request you to bring warm clothes, as it gets chilly inside the black box due to temperature control requirements for technical purposes.

Food, beverages, and water are strictly prohibited inside the black box. Please do not carry them in your bags either.