Birthdate: May 30, 1928
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Ixelles, Brussels, Belgium
Died: March 29, 2019
Agnès Varda, a Belgian-born French filmmaker, screenwriter, and photographer, was recognized for her innovative and unconventional style in the film industry. She challenged norms in 1950s French cinema by using location shooting and non-professional actors. Some of her most notable works include La Pointe Courte, Cléo from 5 to 7, Vagabond, and Kung Fu Master. Varda’s documentary films, such as Black Panthers, The Gleaners and I, and Faces Places, also earned critical acclaim. Throughout her career, she received several awards, including an Honorary Palme d’Or, a Golden Lion, an Academy Honorary Award, and an Oscar nomination, establishing her as a trailblazer in the world of cinema.
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