The Young Girls Turn 25

Agnès Varda's splendid documentary revisits the town of Rochefort on the twenty-fifth anniversary of the shooting of The Young Girls of Rochefort, where she finds evidence of the film's lasting effects on the townspeople. In a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at all aspects of the production (including Michel Legrand's original score, the choreography, art direction, and complex camera setups), Varda combines imagery she gathered in 1966 with interviews and observations shot during the reunion of cast and crew. This powerful and celebratory film is the perfect accompaniment to Demy's masterful achievement and allows us to better comprehend the unique nature and grand scope of the original production.

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