L'Univers de Jacques Demy (The Universe of Jacques Demy)(The World of Jacques Demy) (1993)
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For a change, French New Wave auteur Jacques Demy is in front of, instead of behind, the lens in this fascinating documentary -- directed by his wife, filmmaker Agnes Varda -- that looks at Demy's life and his work. Get to know the director of the seminal Bay of Angels, Lola and The Umbrellas of… More For a change, French New Wave auteur Jacques Demy is in front of, instead of behind, the lens in this fascinating documentary -- directed by his wife, filmmaker Agnes Varda -- that looks at Demy's life and his work. Get to know the director of the seminal Bay of Angels, Lola and The Umbrellas of Cherbourg through the eyes of those closest to him.
- Rating, Runtime
- Unrated, 1 hr. 30 min.
- Directed By
- Agnès Varda
- Written By
- Agnès Varda
- Genres
- Documentary, Art House & International
- In Theaters
- Jan 1, 1993 Wide
- On DVD
- Dec 9, 2003
Critic Reviews
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Michael E. Grost, Classic Film and Television
Delightful documentary with inventive visual style, and a rich look at the films of Demy.
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
A joyful personal tribute to internationally acclaimed French New Wave filmmaker Jacques Demy.
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