JANE B. FOR AGNÈS V.

JANE B. FOR AGNÈS V. (JANE B. PAR AGNÈS V.), 1987
France | DCP, Color, 105' | French
Cast: Jane Birkin, Jean-Pierre Léaud, Philippe Léotard

According to Agnès Varda, this film is an “imaginary biography.” Rather than sticking to the classic template of a biographic film, the director creates a fantasy sequence. Birkin moves from one character to another throughout the film, which focuses on the roles of artist and muse. Each of the fantasy sequences in the film is a reference to Birkin’s real life. Varda can be considered as one of the most modest directors among the names considered within the French New Wave. Indeed, she develops a highly emotional and direct relationship with her cast in this film: so much so that, it feels as if she is reaching out from inside her camera and touching Birkin.