The Gleaners & I (Agnès Varda 2000) w/ José Roldan
For our first Agnès Varda film of the month, Felicia is joined by José Roldan (Movie Executive) to discuss Varda’s exploration of gleaning through France, The Gleaners & I (2000).
We discuss how Varda’s essence is filtered throughout the film, and her delicate nature when talking to every day people about their lives.
Send us your thoughts on the episode - what are some of your other favourite first person documentaries? What are your thoughts on Varda’s self-exploration through the films narrative? Let us know by sending us a message on any of our social platforms or by email: seeingfacesinmovies@gmail.com
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Sources:
https://www.screendaily.com/news/martin-scorsese-helps-to-launch-film-school-initiative-of-agnes-vardas-the-gleaners-and-i/5182618.article
The Gleaners and I (2000) Agnès Varda press TIFF press conference
Conway, K. (2015). Agnès Varda. University of Illinois Press.
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OTHER MENTIONS:
“It’s like writing history with lightning” ( Pres. Woodrow Wilson on THE BIRTH OF A NATION
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