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From Provence to Normandy: Varda and JR's moving portraits
In their film about France, Agnès Varda and JR document people's stories through impressive portraits.
From Provence to Normandy: Varda and JR's moving portraits
The documentary “Moments: Faces of a Journey” (original title: Visages Villages) shows a fascinating journey through France taken by the talented director Agnès Varda and the engaging street artist JR. The two travel together in a special photomobile to document people's stories and present their larger-than-life portraits on house facades, trains and shipping containers. This artistic journey, from Provence to Normandy, is dedicated to various population groups, including postmen, factory workers and the last resident of a former mining area.
Varda, aged 89, and 33-year-old JR create a connection between different generations and realities of life through their photographic work. Her journey is more than documenting faces; she tells forgotten stories and transforms landscapes into stages of life. The film highlights the friendship between Varda and JR and shows how art can bring people together.
Content and impact of the film
The film premiered on May 19, 2017 at the Cannes Film Festival. The following year the film was nominated for the Academy Award in the Best Documentary category. With a length of 94 minutes, the film fascinates not only with strong visual experiences, but also with the emotional stories behind the portraits. In 2018, the film celebrated its theatrical release in Germany after having already been released in France and the USA.
Reviews and awards
- 99% positive Kritiken auf Rotten Tomatoes mit einer durchschnittlichen Bewertung von 8,8/10
- Nominierungen unter anderem beim César 2018 und den Critics’ Choice Documentary Awards 2017
- Auszeichnung als Bester Dokumentarfilm bei den Independent Spirit Awards 2018
- Publikumspreis beim Toronto International Film Festival 2017
The artistic work of Varda and JR is often described in film critics as a bridge between people and generations that are often lost in today's fast-moving times. This film asks the viewer to reflect on transience and the value of human encounters.
“Moments: Faces of a Journey” is therefore not just a documentary, but a powerful work of art that encourages viewers to discover the underlying stories that connect us all. Further information about this impressive work can be found at Cineplex and up Wikipedia.