The Beaches of Agnès

A reflection on art, life and the movies, The Beaches of Agnes is a magnificent new film from the great Agnès Varda (The Gleaners and I, Cleo from 5 to 7), 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.

“GLORIOUS. It’s a remarkable history, rich in comedy and occasionally heartbreaking, filled with wise reflections and strange digressions about the wonders of life.” – Manohla Dargis, The New York Times (read the entire review)

“An artist of undiminished vigor, curiosity and intelligence.” – A.O. Scott, The New York Times

[Four Stars!] “A great, loving, uplifting film.” – Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

“A work of art. A poignant, rapturously emotional tribute to life itself.” – Richard Brody, The New Yorker

“A masterpiece.” – Stuart Klawans, The Nation

“Enchanting. A cinematic reverie.” – David Edelstein, New York Magazine

“A work, as charming as it is touching, that serves to explicate and enrich an entire oeuvre.” – J. Hoberman, The Village Voice

[Four Stars!] “Adorably whimsical.” – Joshua Rothkopf, Time Out New York

“Exciting and inspirational. What’s great about The Beaches of Agnes is that you don’t necessarily have to know anything about Varda or about French cinema to be thoroughly engaged.” – Alonso Duralde, MSNBC


“A masterpiece.” – Liza Bear, Interview Magazine

“Reminds you of the transporting power of pure cinema.” (Stephen Holden, New York Times)