About this episode
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 Follow José here: IG: @channel.jose Tik Tok: @channel.jose Sources: https://www.screendaily.com/news/martin-scorsese-helps-to-launch-film-school-initiative-of-agnes-vardas-the-gleaners-and-i/5182618.article Criterion - Godmotherly Love Criterion - The Gleaners & I Criterion - A Woman's Truth The Gleaners and I (2000) Agnès Varda press TIFF press conference An excerpt, featuring Varda from a documentary entitled “To Tell the Truth: A History of Documentary Film” Conway, K. (2015). Agnès Varda. University of Illinois Press. FILMS MENTIONED: SHERMAN’S MARCH (1986) TARNATION (2003) VORTEX (2021) BURDEN OF DREAMS (1982) OTHER MENTIONS: “It’s like writing history with lightning” ( Pres. Woodrow Wilson on THE BIRTH OF A NATION Listen to full episode :