PunkTheFunk 123,579 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Belgian-born film-maker Agnes Varda has died at the age of 90. Her family told the AFP news agency she died at her home on Thursday as a result of complications from cancer. Varda was one of the key figures in the French New Wave in the 1960s, making films like Cleo from 5 to 7, Le Bonheur and The Creatures. She was the first female director to be awarded an honorary Oscar in 2017, and became the oldest ever nominee for a competitive Oscar last year. The director first came to prominence with her 1962 film Cleo from 5 to 7 and became known as the mother of the French New Wave. Varda, who was easily recognisable for her bowl-cut bob, worked up to the end. Her autobiographical documentary - Varda by Agnes - premiered at the Berlin film festival last month. Also a noted photographer, screenplay writer, actress and visual artist, she often used her own life as the framework for her films. https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-47745841 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Economy 47,112 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 May she rest in peace! She obviously had a major impact on movies and entertainment industry Im going to search her up anyone know any major movies she was involved with recently? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanoflark 3,824 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 She was one of those people you thought would live forever. She just was so full of life and passion. Can't wait to see her new movie, and may she rest in peace Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neight Shayde 7,925 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 She just premiered her documentary at berlinale last month. She said it might be her last film. Damn. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
joanoflark 3,824 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 8 minutes ago, Economy said: May she rest in peace! She obviously had a major impact on movies and entertainment industry Im going to search her up anyone know any major movies she was involved with recently? she recently released her documentary Faces Places with JR, a french artist, to great critical acclaim. It was nominated for numerous awards, including an Oscar. If you want to get into her movies, you can start by checking out either Cléo from 5 to 7 (her most celebrated work), La Pointe Courte, The Gleaners, The Beaches of Agnès, or Faces Places. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Othon 33,246 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 God. I'm shocked. I genuinely never expected this to happen so soon. Her films are mandatory for anyone who is at all interested in film, and she was the sweetest person outside of that context. An absolute legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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