The Beaches of Agnès DVD

Release Year: 2008

Runtime: 110 min

Director: Agnès Varda

Cast: Agnès Varda, André Lubrano, Blaise Fournier, Vincent Fournier, Andrée Vilar

Studios: Ciné-Tamaris, ARTE France Cinéma

Filmmaking icon Agnès Varda, the award-winning director regarded by many as the grandmother of the French new wave, turns the camera on herself with this unique autobiographical documentary. Composed of film excerpts and elaborate dramatic re-creations, Varda's self-portrait recounts the highs and lows of her professional career, the many friendships that affected her life and her longtime marriage to cinematic giant Jacques Demy.

Special Features:

Mastered from Original HD Source Material

Two Shorts by Agnes Varda on the Making of the Film

"Around Trapeze Artists" and "Daguerré-Beach"

"Le Lion Volatil" (12 Minutes) Short Film Directed by Agnès Varda

Biography and Filmography

Theatrical Trailer

5.1 Soundtrack

12-page Booklet Featuring Production Notes and an Essay by Film Critic Amy Taubin

Technical Specifications:

• Mastered from original HD source material
• 5.1 soundtrack