Varda by Agnès(2019)

Varda by Agnès is a documentary that captures legendary filmmaker Agnès Varda reflecting on her life's work and artistic philosophy. Shot across Paris, Los Angeles, and Beijing, the film explores what Varda calls "cine-writing"—her distinctive approach to filmmaking that blends visual storytelling with personal narrative. Rather than a conventional retrospective, Varda guides viewers through her creative process with characteristic wit and candor, anchoring much of the film around Rue Daguerre, her beloved Parisian neighborhood. Released near the end of her career, this intimate portrait reveals how Varda's restless curiosity and humanistic vision shaped decades of cinema. The documentary is both a masterclass in filmmaking and a deeply personal meditation on art, memory, and the power of the camera to capture truth.