La Pointe Courte & The Mother of the New Wave

We present to you our beloved third chapter, a Deep Dive with Agnes Varda. Varda, a life-long learner and pioneer, has long been considered the mother of the Nouvelle Vague, yet her work was long viewed on the margins of the movement. In this retrospective exploration, our goal is to understand why there were always terms that went along with her acceptance. Episode 1 is meant to situate us within the context of 1950's French cinema and an industry on the brink of a radical shift, so you can join us for an informed chat about Varda’s unintentionally innovative film, La Pointe Courte. After being historically established, we chat about what Varda teaches us about love and relationships, her infectiously tender care for her subject matter, and how even if she did not intend to teach, we learned .