Agnès Varda

Agnès Varda

ActorDirectorEditorWriterProduction May 30 (died age 90) Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium 1954–2025 (71 year career)
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Biography

Agnès Varda (May 30, 1928 – March 29, 2019) was a Belgian-born French film director and professor at the European Graduate School. Her films, photographs, and art installations focus on documentary realism, feminist issues, and social commentary — with a distinct experimental style.

Known For

Filmography

Acting (112)

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Movies (106)

Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison

Before the End: Searching for Jim Morrison

2025

as Self (archive footage)

In Her Own Words

In Her Own Words

2024

as Self

Viva Varda!

Viva Varda!

2023

as Self (archive footage)

8.1
Catherine Deneuve, in the eye of the camera

Catherine Deneuve, in the eye of the camera

2023

as Self (archive footage)

7.3
Deneuve, la reine Catherine

Deneuve, la reine Catherine

2022
7.8
Pier Paolo Pasolini - Agnès Varda - New York - 1967

Pier Paolo Pasolini - Agnès Varda - New York - 1967

2022

as Self (voice)

7.2
The World in Shots

The World in Shots

2021

as Self

6.5
150 Miles of Rotting, Rutted, Lumpy, Dilapidated Pavement

150 Miles of Rotting, Rutted, Lumpy, Dilapidated Pavement

2021

as French Woman Talking

Jim Morrison: The End

Jim Morrison: The End

2021

as Self - Filmmaker (archive footage)

7.4
The Invention of Chris Marker

The Invention of Chris Marker

2020

as self

Agnes V. by Jane B.

Agnes V. by Jane B.

2020

as Self (Archive Footage)

La Alameda 2018

La Alameda 2018

2020

as ella misma

10.0
Harumi

Harumi

2019

as Self

Varda by Agnès

Varda by Agnès

2019

as Self

7.9
Agnes Varda : Leçon de cinéma

Agnes Varda : Leçon de cinéma

2019

as Agnès Varda

Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché

Be Natural: The Untold Story of Alice Guy-Blaché

2018

as Self

7.2
#JR

#JR

2018

as Self

6.3
Quinqui Stars

Quinqui Stars

2018

as Self (archive footage)

6.6
Chance Is the Best Assistant

Chance Is the Best Assistant

2018

as Self

Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure

Michel Legrand, sans demi-mesure

2018

as Self (archive footage)

9.0
Agnès Varda: Filmmaker, Photographer, Instagrammer

Agnès Varda: Filmmaker, Photographer, Instagrammer

2018

as Self

10.0
Faces Places

Faces Places

2017

as Self

7.6
A Visual History with Agnès Varda

A Visual History with Agnès Varda

2017

as Herself

EXPRMNTL

EXPRMNTL

2016

as herself

Behind the Artist: Andy Warhol, an American Prophet

Behind the Artist: Andy Warhol, an American Prophet

2015
The 8th Floor

The 8th Floor

2014

as Self

Men Show Movies & Women Their Breasts

Men Show Movies & Women Their Breasts

2014

as Self (uncredited)

4.2
Henri Langlois vu par...

Henri Langlois vu par...

2014

as Self

4.0
Cinéast(e)s

Cinéast(e)s

2013

as Self

The 3 Lives of Agnès

The 3 Lives of Agnès

2012

as Self

Two Street Artists

Two Street Artists

2012

as Narrator (voice)

6.0
Americano

Americano

2011

as Voice (Uncredited)

4.9
The First Interview

The First Interview

2011

as Self / Host (voice)

Agnès Varda: From Here to There

Agnès Varda: From Here to There

2011

as Self

7.6
In Chris Marker's Studio

In Chris Marker's Studio

2011

as Self

6.2
Great Directors

Great Directors

2009

as Self

6.1
Agnès Tells a Sad and Happy Story

Agnès Tells a Sad and Happy Story

2008

as Self

7.0
The Little Story of Gwen from French Brittany

The Little Story of Gwen from French Brittany

2008

as Self

6.5
Shooting Women

Shooting Women

2008

as Self

The Beaches of Agnès

The Beaches of Agnès

2008

as Self

7.7
La chanson 'Lola'

La chanson 'Lola'

2008

as Self

Souvenirs and Evocations

Souvenirs and Evocations

2008

as Self

5.0
Once Upon a Time... The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

Once Upon a Time... The Umbrellas of Cherbourg

2008

as Self

8.0
Daguerre-plage

Daguerre-plage

2008

as Self

5.0
Trapézistes et voltigeurs

Trapézistes et voltigeurs

2008

as Self

Women Behind the Camera

Women Behind the Camera

2007

as Self

3.0
From Rooster to Donkey: Hands and Objects

From Rooster to Donkey: Hands and Objects

2007

as Self

5.0
Vive les courts métrages : Agnès Varda présente les siens en DVD

Vive les courts métrages : Agnès Varda présente les siens en DVD

2007

as Self

Le Bonheur? Réponses des Fontenaisiens

Le Bonheur? Réponses des Fontenaisiens

2006

as Self

Some Widows of Noirmoutier

Some Widows of Noirmoutier

2006

as Self

9.5
Bonheur: nom propre ou concept

Bonheur: nom propre ou concept

2006

as Self

Agnès parle du Bonheur

Agnès parle du Bonheur

2006

as Self

Cléo from 5 to 7: Remembrances and Anecdotes

Cléo from 5 to 7: Remembrances and Anecdotes

2005

as Self

6.9
Where is Sara Gómez?

Where is Sara Gómez?

2005

as Self

2.0
Rue Daguerre in 2005

Rue Daguerre in 2005

2005

as Self - Narrator

6.0
More So-called Caryatids

More So-called Caryatids

2005

as Narrator

5.8
Mag Bodard, un destin

Mag Bodard, un destin

2005

as Self (archive footage)

Not Like Before

Not Like Before

2005

as Self

Bread, Painting, Accordion

Bread, Painting, Accordion

2005

as herself

5.0
Ydessa, the Bears and etc.

Ydessa, the Bears and etc.

2004

as Narrator (voice)

5.6
Un divertissement et Michel Piccoli

Un divertissement et Michel Piccoli

2004

as Self

5.0
Viennale Walzer

Viennale Walzer

2004
The Story of an Old Lady

The Story of an Old Lady

2003

as Self

5.7
Vagabond: Remembrances, Interviews, Notes and Comments

Vagabond: Remembrances, Interviews, Notes and Comments

2003

as Narrator / Self

The Vanishing Lion

The Vanishing Lion

2003

as La Lectrice du Parc / Narrator (uncredited)

5.9
Musique et Travellings

Musique et Travellings

2003

as Self

The Truth About Charlie

The Truth About Charlie

2002

as The Widow Hyppolite

4.8
Tribute to Zgougou the Cat

Tribute to Zgougou the Cat

2002

as Self

6.9
The Gleaners and I: Two Years Later

The Gleaners and I: Two Years Later

2002

as Narrator

7.0
Janela da Alma

Janela da Alma

2001

as Self

6.9
The Gleaners and I

The Gleaners and I

2000

as Self

7.6
Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema

Filming Desire: A Journey Through Women’s Cinema

2000

as Self

The World of Jacques Demy

The World of Jacques Demy

1995

as Self

6.8
Stavros Tornes: The Poor Hunter of the South

Stavros Tornes: The Poor Hunter of the South

1994

as Self

The Young Girls Turn 25

The Young Girls Turn 25

1993

as Self

7.1
Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave

Cinéma! Cinéma! The French New Wave

1992

as Self

3.3
Jacquot

Jacquot

1991

as Narrator (uncredited)

7.5
Pictures of Europe

Pictures of Europe

1990

as Self

Jane B. by Agnès V.

Jane B. by Agnès V.

1988

as Self (uncredited)

6.7
Calling the Shots

Calling the Shots

1988

as Self

You've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know...

You've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know...

1986

as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

5.9
Ulysse

Ulysse

1986

as Self - Interviewer / Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

6.7
a Nathalie Sarraute

a Nathalie Sarraute

1986

as Self (Voice)

The So-Called Caryatids

The So-Called Caryatids

1984

as Narrator

6.3
One Minute for One Image

One Minute for One Image

1983

as Self - Narrator (voice)

5.2
Documenteur

Documenteur

1982

as Mur Murs Play Back (voice) (uncredited)

6.6
Mur Murs

Mur Murs

1982

as Self - Narrator

7.4
Daguerréotypes

Daguerréotypes

1978

as Narrator

7.3
Catherine Deneuve by Chance, or, A Certain Blondeness

Catherine Deneuve by Chance, or, A Certain Blondeness

1978

as Self

Women Are Naturally Creative: Agnès Varda

Women Are Naturally Creative: Agnès Varda

1977

as Self

8.0
One Sings, the Other Doesn't

One Sings, the Other Doesn't

1977

as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

7.1
La Vie filmée

La Vie filmée

1975
Women Reply

Women Reply

1975

as Self (voice)

6.3
Nausicaa

Nausicaa

1971

as Self

6.2
Viva Varda!

Viva Varda!

1970

as Self

5.0
Lions Love

Lions Love

1969

as Agnès (uncredited)

5.8
The Young Girls of Rochefort

The Young Girls of Rochefort

1967

as Music-Loving Nun (uncredited)

7.7
Far from Vietnam

Far from Vietnam

1967

as Narrator (segment "Flash Back") (voice)

7.0
Uncle Yanco

Uncle Yanco

1967

as Self

7.2
The Birth of Children of Paradise

The Birth of Children of Paradise

1967

as Self

Agnès Varda tourne...

Agnès Varda tourne...

1965

as herself

La Nouvelle Vague par elle-même

La Nouvelle Vague par elle-même

1964

as Self

6.0
Hello Cubans

Hello Cubans

1963

as Narrator (voice)

7.4
La Mélangite

La Mélangite

1960

as Narrator (voice) (uncredited)

All the World's Memory

All the World's Memory

1956
7.1
Le Photographe Photographié - Brassaï par Varda

Le Photographe Photographié - Brassaï par Varda

1954

Crew (169)

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Movies (167)

Pier Paolo Pasolini - Agnès Varda - New York - 1967

Pier Paolo Pasolini - Agnès Varda - New York - 1967

2022

Director

7.2
Pier Paolo Pasolini - Agnès Varda - New York - 1967

Pier Paolo Pasolini - Agnès Varda - New York - 1967

2022

Editor

7.2
Varda by Agnès

Varda by Agnès

2019

Director

7.9
Varda by Agnès

Varda by Agnès

2019

Editor

7.9
Varda by Agnès

Varda by Agnès

2019

Screenplay

7.9
Faces Places

Faces Places

2017

Director

7.6
Faces Places

Faces Places

2017

Editor

7.6
Faces Places

Faces Places

2017

Writer

7.6
Les 3 Boutons

Les 3 Boutons

2015

Director

5.7
Les 3 Boutons

Les 3 Boutons

2015

Editor

5.7
Les 3 Boutons

Les 3 Boutons

2015

Writer

5.7
Un salut à Henri Langlois

Un salut à Henri Langlois

2014

Director

3.0
Henri Langlois vu par...

Henri Langlois vu par...

2014

Director

4.0
20 Little Films

20 Little Films

2012

Director

The 3 Lives of Agnès

The 3 Lives of Agnès

2012

Director

Two Street Artists

Two Street Artists

2012

Director

6.0
Americano

Americano

2011

Co-Producer

4.9
Agnès Varda: From Here to There

Agnès Varda: From Here to There

2011

Camera Operator

7.6
Agnès Varda: From Here to There

Agnès Varda: From Here to There

2011

Director

7.6
Agnès Varda: From Here to There

Agnès Varda: From Here to There

2011

Editor

7.6
Agnès Varda: From Here to There

Agnès Varda: From Here to There

2011

Writer

7.6
In Chris Marker's Studio

In Chris Marker's Studio

2011

Director

6.2
Bord de mer

Bord de mer

2009

Director

Agnès Tells a Sad and Happy Story

Agnès Tells a Sad and Happy Story

2008

Camera Operator

7.0
Agnès Tells a Sad and Happy Story

Agnès Tells a Sad and Happy Story

2008

Director

7.0
The Little Story of Gwen from French Brittany

The Little Story of Gwen from French Brittany

2008

Director

6.5
The Beaches of Agnès

The Beaches of Agnès

2008

Director

7.7
The Beaches of Agnès

The Beaches of Agnès

2008

Director of Photography

7.7
The Beaches of Agnès

The Beaches of Agnès

2008

Producer

7.7
The Beaches of Agnès

The Beaches of Agnès

2008

Writer

7.7
Souvenirs and Evocations

Souvenirs and Evocations

2008

Director

5.0
Daguerre-plage

Daguerre-plage

2008

Director

5.0
Trapézistes et voltigeurs

Trapézistes et voltigeurs

2008

Director

Vive les courts métrages : Agnès Varda présente les siens en DVD

Vive les courts métrages : Agnès Varda présente les siens en DVD

2007

Director

Les gens de la terrasse

Les gens de la terrasse

2007

Director

Jean-Claude Drouot revient à Fontenay-aux-Roses et parle du film tourné en 1964

Jean-Claude Drouot revient à Fontenay-aux-Roses et parle du film tourné en 1964

2006

Director

Propos sur 'Le bonheur'

Propos sur 'Le bonheur'

2006

Director

Le Bonheur? Réponses des Fontenaisiens

Le Bonheur? Réponses des Fontenaisiens

2006

Director

Some Widows of Noirmoutier

Some Widows of Noirmoutier

2006

Director

9.5
Some Widows of Noirmoutier

Some Widows of Noirmoutier

2006

Editor

9.5
Some Widows of Noirmoutier

Some Widows of Noirmoutier

2006

Writer

9.5
Les deux femmes du Bonheur

Les deux femmes du Bonheur

2006

Director

Bonheur: nom propre ou concept

Bonheur: nom propre ou concept

2006

Director

Cléo from 5 to 7: Remembrances and Anecdotes

Cléo from 5 to 7: Remembrances and Anecdotes

2005

Director

6.9
Cleo's Real Itinerary Through Paris

Cleo's Real Itinerary Through Paris

2005

Editor

4.7
Rue Daguerre in 2005

Rue Daguerre in 2005

2005

Director

6.0
Rue Daguerre in 2005

Rue Daguerre in 2005

2005

Director of Photography

6.0
Rue Daguerre in 2005

Rue Daguerre in 2005

2005

Writer

6.0
More So-called Caryatids

More So-called Caryatids

2005

Director

5.8
More So-called Caryatids

More So-called Caryatids

2005

Director of Photography

5.8
More So-called Caryatids

More So-called Caryatids

2005

Editor

5.8
More So-called Caryatids

More So-called Caryatids

2005

Producer

5.8
More So-called Caryatids

More So-called Caryatids

2005

Writer

5.8
Daguerreotypes, Photographics Objects

Daguerreotypes, Photographics Objects

2005

Director

Bread, Painting, Accordion

Bread, Painting, Accordion

2005

Director

5.0
The Music Festival

The Music Festival

2005

Director

5.0
Ydessa, the Bears and etc.

Ydessa, the Bears and etc.

2004

Director

5.6
Ydessa, the Bears and etc.

Ydessa, the Bears and etc.

2004

Editor

5.6
Ydessa, the Bears and etc.

Ydessa, the Bears and etc.

2004

Producer

5.6
Ydessa, the Bears and etc.

Ydessa, the Bears and etc.

2004

Writer

5.6
Un divertissement et Michel Piccoli

Un divertissement et Michel Piccoli

2004

Director

5.0
Un divertissement et Michel Piccoli

Un divertissement et Michel Piccoli

2004

Editor

5.0
Viennale Walzer

Viennale Walzer

2004

Director

Cinévardaphoto

Cinévardaphoto

2004

Director

6.0
The Story of an Old Lady

The Story of an Old Lady

2003

Director

5.7
Vagabond: Remembrances, Interviews, Notes and Comments

Vagabond: Remembrances, Interviews, Notes and Comments

2003

Director

Vagabond: Remembrances, Interviews, Notes and Comments

Vagabond: Remembrances, Interviews, Notes and Comments

2003

Writer

The Vanishing Lion

The Vanishing Lion

2003

Director

5.9
The Vanishing Lion

The Vanishing Lion

2003

Editor

5.9
The Vanishing Lion

The Vanishing Lion

2003

Producer

5.9
The Vanishing Lion

The Vanishing Lion

2003

Writer

5.9
Jane Birkin... Mother of All Babes

Jane Birkin... Mother of All Babes

2003

Thanks

Musique et Travellings

Musique et Travellings

2003

Director

Tribute to Zgougou the Cat

Tribute to Zgougou the Cat

2002

Director

6.9
Tribute to Zgougou the Cat

Tribute to Zgougou the Cat

2002

Writer

6.9
The Gleaners and I: Two Years Later

The Gleaners and I: Two Years Later

2002

Director

7.0
The Gleaners and I: Two Years Later

The Gleaners and I: Two Years Later

2002

Director of Photography

7.0
The Gleaners and I: Two Years Later

The Gleaners and I: Two Years Later

2002

Editor

7.0
The Gleaners and I: Two Years Later

The Gleaners and I: Two Years Later

2002

Producer

7.0
The Gleaners and I

The Gleaners and I

2000

Director

7.6
The Gleaners and I

The Gleaners and I

2000

Director of Photography

7.6
The Gleaners and I

The Gleaners and I

2000

Editor

7.6
The Gleaners and I

The Gleaners and I

2000

Writer

7.6
One Hundred and One Nights

One Hundred and One Nights

1995

Director

6.0
One Hundred and One Nights

One Hundred and One Nights

1995

Producer

6.0
One Hundred and One Nights

One Hundred and One Nights

1995

Writer

6.0
The World of Jacques Demy

The World of Jacques Demy

1995

Director

6.8
The Young Girls Turn 25

The Young Girls Turn 25

1993

Director

7.1
The Young Girls Turn 25

The Young Girls Turn 25

1993

Director of Photography

7.1
The Young Girls Turn 25

The Young Girls Turn 25

1993

Editor

7.1
The Young Girls Turn 25

The Young Girls Turn 25

1993

Writer

7.1
Jacquot

Jacquot

1991

Director

7.5
Jacquot

Jacquot

1991

Writer

7.5
Kung-Fu Master!

Kung-Fu Master!

1988

Director

6.5
Kung-Fu Master!

Kung-Fu Master!

1988

Writer

6.5
Jane B. by Agnès V.

Jane B. by Agnès V.

1988

Director

6.7
Jane B. by Agnès V.

Jane B. by Agnès V.

1988

Editor

6.7
Jane B. by Agnès V.

Jane B. by Agnès V.

1988

Writer

6.7
You've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know...

You've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know...

1986

Director

5.9
You've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know...

You've Got Beautiful Stairs, You Know...

1986

Idea

5.9
Ulysse

Ulysse

1986

Director

6.7
Ulysse

Ulysse

1986

Writer

6.7
a Nathalie Sarraute

a Nathalie Sarraute

1986

Director

Vagabond

Vagabond

1985

Director

7.3
Vagabond

Vagabond

1985

Editor

7.3
Vagabond

Vagabond

1985

Writer

7.3
The So-Called Caryatids

The So-Called Caryatids

1984

Director

6.3
The So-Called Caryatids

The So-Called Caryatids

1984

Producer

6.3
The So-Called Caryatids

The So-Called Caryatids

1984

Script

6.3
Seven Rooms, Kitchen, Bathroom, for Sale

Seven Rooms, Kitchen, Bathroom, for Sale

1984

Director

6.7
Seven Rooms, Kitchen, Bathroom, for Sale

Seven Rooms, Kitchen, Bathroom, for Sale

1984

Writer

6.7
One Minute for One Image

One Minute for One Image

1983

Director

5.2
Documenteur

Documenteur

1982

Director

6.6
Documenteur

Documenteur

1982

Writer

6.6
Mur Murs

Mur Murs

1982

Director

7.4
Mur Murs

Mur Murs

1982

Writer

7.4
Lady Oscar

Lady Oscar

1979

Executive Producer

5.6
Daguerréotypes

Daguerréotypes

1978

Director

7.3
Daguerréotypes

Daguerréotypes

1978

Writer

7.3
One Sings, the Other Doesn't

One Sings, the Other Doesn't

1977

Director

7.1
One Sings, the Other Doesn't

One Sings, the Other Doesn't

1977

Lyricist

7.1
One Sings, the Other Doesn't

One Sings, the Other Doesn't

1977

Writer

7.1
Quelques femmes bulles

Quelques femmes bulles

1977

Screenplay

6.0
The Pleasure of Love in Iran

The Pleasure of Love in Iran

1976

Director

5.8
The Pleasure of Love in Iran

The Pleasure of Love in Iran

1976

Writer

5.8
Women Reply

Women Reply

1975

Director

6.3
Women Reply

Women Reply

1975

Writer

6.3
Last Tango in Paris

Last Tango in Paris

1972

Adaptation

6.9
Nausicaa

Nausicaa

1971

Director

6.2
Nausicaa

Nausicaa

1971

Writer

6.2
Lions Love

Lions Love

1969

Director

5.8
Lions Love

Lions Love

1969

Producer

5.8
Lions Love

Lions Love

1969

Writer

5.8
Black Panthers

Black Panthers

1968

Director

7.1
Black Panthers

Black Panthers

1968

Director of Photography

7.1
Black Panthers

Black Panthers

1968

Writer

7.1
Far from Vietnam

Far from Vietnam

1967

Assistant Director

7.0
Far from Vietnam

Far from Vietnam

1967

Director

7.0
Uncle Yanco

Uncle Yanco

1967

Director

7.2
Uncle Yanco

Uncle Yanco

1967

Writer

7.2
The Creatures

The Creatures

1966

Director

6.4
The Creatures

The Creatures

1966

Writer

6.4
Elsa the Rose

Elsa the Rose

1966

Director

6.1
Elsa the Rose

Elsa the Rose

1966

Producer

6.1
Christmas Carole

Christmas Carole

1966

Director

6.7
Christmas Carole

Christmas Carole

1966

Writer

6.7
Happiness

Happiness

1965

Director

7.4
Happiness

Happiness

1965

Writer

7.4
The Children of Museum

The Children of Museum

1964

Director

Hello Cubans

Hello Cubans

1963

Director

7.4
Hello Cubans

Hello Cubans

1963

Director of Photography

7.4
Hello Cubans

Hello Cubans

1963

Writer

7.4
Cléo from 5 to 7

Cléo from 5 to 7

1962

Director

7.7
Cléo from 5 to 7

Cléo from 5 to 7

1962

Songs

7.7
Cléo from 5 to 7

Cléo from 5 to 7

1962

Writer

7.7
Fiancés on the Bridge

Fiancés on the Bridge

1962

Director

6.5
Fiancés on the Bridge

Fiancés on the Bridge

1962

Writer

6.5
La Mélangite

La Mélangite

1960

Director

Diary of a Pregnant Woman

Diary of a Pregnant Woman

1958

Director

6.5
Diary of a Pregnant Woman

Diary of a Pregnant Woman

1958

Writer

6.5
O Seasons, O Castles

O Seasons, O Castles

1958

Director

6.2
O Seasons, O Castles

O Seasons, O Castles

1958

Writer

6.2
La Cocotte d'azur

La Cocotte d'azur

1958

Director

Along the Coast

Along the Coast

1958

Director

7.4
Along the Coast

Along the Coast

1958

Writer

7.4
La Pointe Courte

La Pointe Courte

1956

Director

6.9
La Pointe Courte

La Pointe Courte

1956

Writer

6.9