Synopsis
A couple reflects on their relationship as they wander through a small fishing village, while locals go about their daily routines. Produced the same year Truffaut published his landmark critique of French cinema’s over-reliance on literary adaptations, Varda boldly and defiantly draws inspiration from William Faulkner’s novel “The Wild Palms” for her debut feature. The director “cine-writes” a dual narrative that blends fiction with documentary, establishing, even at a young age, some of the distinctive characteristics that would define her unmistakable auteur style. (C.M.)
This film will be screened alongside Greetings, Cubans!
Trailer
Director
Agnès Varda
Born in Belgium and based in France, Agnès Varda (1928–2019) created a body of work that spanned decades, artistic movements, and mediums. A filmmaker committed to the constant reinvention of her craft, she directed over 50 films and worked extensively in photography and visual arts. The creator of the concept of cinécriture (film-writing) and a central figure in the Nouvelle Vague, she is widely regarded as a landmark voice in modern cinema, women’s filmmaking, and the essay film form. Her career was celebrated with numerous prestigious awards, including becoming the first woman to receive both an honorary Oscar and an honorary Palme d’Or.
Thursday 19:45 
