Described by BFI as "The godmother of the New Wave".
"Varda's movies, photographs, and art installations focus on documentary realism, feminist issues, and social commentary — with a distinct experimental style. Despite similarities to the French New Wave, films by Varda belonged more precisely to the complementary Rive Gauche (Left Bank Cinema) movement, along with Chris Marker, Alain Resnais, Marguerite Duras and Henri Colpi. The group was strongly tied to the nouveau roman movement in literature and politically was positioned on the Left. Like the French New Wave, its members would often collaborate with each other." (Wikipedia)
Throughout May, the BFI has a near-complete retrospective of Varda's work which began with 1954's La Pointe Courte, made without any film training and aged just 25.
Varda's work is a matter of some controversy. Regarded by many as a feminist filmmaker, others have criticised her films for reflecting traditional images of women. You can ask her what she thinks when she takes part in a Q & A at the BFI on 6th May.
Varda's work is a matter of some controversy. Regarded by many as a feminist filmmaker, others have criticised her films for reflecting traditional images of women. You can ask her what she thinks when she takes part in a Q & A at the BFI on 6th May.
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