The Beaches of Agnès is a personal and introspective documentary film directed by Agnès Varda. The movie is essentially a retelling of Varda's life story and her career as a filmmaker. The title of the film refers to the beaches of Varda's childhood, which were a recurring motif throughout her life and work.
The movie is structured as a series of vignettes, with each segment exploring different aspects of Varda's life. The documentary contains interviews with several of Varda's collaborators and friends, including actor Harrison Ford and fellow filmmaker Chris Marker. Varda also reflects on her relationship with her husband Jacques Demy, who died in 1990.
The movie uses a highly stylized approach to storytelling, with Varda often appearing in elaborate, surrealistic sets. For example, one of the movie's most memorable scenes finds Varda walking backwards through a street dressed as a potato.
The Beaches of Agnès was released in 2008 and received widespread critical acclaim. Many critics praised Varda's candor and the film's inventive use of visual storytelling. The movie also received several awards, including the César Award for Best Documentary.