Jane B. par Agnès V.
Jane B. par Agnès V. is a 1988 French docudrama film directed by Agnès Varda and starring French-English actress Jane Birkin. The film was conceived when Birkin admitted to Varda she was apprehensive about turning 40 and Varda told her it was a beautiful age and the perfect time to make a portrait on Birkin's life.
The film mixes interviews with Birkin about her past and current life with small vignettes where she takes on roles that either she or Varda are interested in seeing her play.
Synopsis
Jane Birkin, having recently turned 40 discusses her life thus far. Detailing her life as an English school girl she talks about how she got into acting and how she longs for fame though she hates dressing up and acting glamorous.
Production
The film documents the conception of Kung Fu Master. [1]
Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin's daughter, later admitted to disliking both the filming of Jane B. par Agnès V. and Kung Fu Master as Varda and her film crew remained camped in her home for a year in order to complete the projects.[2]
Reception and release
In 2015 both Kung Fu Master and Jane B. par Agnès V. were acquired for U.S. distribution by Cinelicious Pics.[3] The films enjoyed a brief theatrical release before being streamed on the movie streaming service Fandor.[4] Varda expressed frustration at the film's limited release saying "I can get the Palme d’Or, but I can’t get exhibition, so it’s a contradiction."[5]
References
- ^ Cook, Adam. "Mirror, Mirror: Birkin by Varda by Birkin". Huffington Post. Retrieved 14 October 2020.
- ^ Adams, Sam. "Charlotte Gainsbourg". Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ Lattanzio, Ryan. "Two Agnès Varda Discoveries Headed for Re-Release". Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ Lee, Kevin B. "33 Jane Birkins by Agnès Varda". Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ^ Riefe, Jordan. "French New Wave Icon Agnes Varda's 'Jane B.' Gets U.S. Premiere". Retrieved 28 October 2015.
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