Agnès Varda’s docufiction about a troubled – and troubling – young homeless woman roaming the French countryside was singular when released in 1985, but it anticipated a slew of 21st century films depicting women marginalized by their rejection of traditional roles. The film does not, however, cater to contemporary political morality. She is neither a hero nor a villain, nor are the people who try to help or exploit her.

Is this unjudgmental approach simply un-Hollywood, or is it in some way old fashioned, a relic of a less fully politicized time? How will our young panelists understand this portrayal of a disempowered victim that refuses to valorize her victimhood?

Listeners unfamiliar with the stellar career of Agnès Varda, perhaps the greatest female director to date, shouldn’t miss this chance to discover this extraordinary film.

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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vagabond_(1985_film)

Original Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ac-OohOehOw

Winner 1985 Golden Lion, Honorary Oscar, 100% on Rotten Tomatoes

 Winner 1986 Césars for Best Film, Best Director, Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress

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