“FACES PLACES”

This film is an exploration of art, human connection, and the power of shared experiences, bridging generational and cultural gaps through the simple act of portraiture.   

Faces Places (French: Visages Villages) is a 2017 French documentary film directed by filmmaker Agnès Varda and artist JR. The film documents the duo as they journey through rural France, capturing the portraits of the people they meet along the way. Their collaborative process leads them to create large-scale portraits, which are then displayed on buildings and other public spaces, leaving a profound impact on both the subjects and the communities they visit.

The film was screened at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, where it earned critical acclaim and won the best documentary.  It was officially released in 2017.

At the 90th Academy Awards, Faces Places was nominated for Best Documentary Feature. Notably, it was Agnès Varda's second-to-last cinematic work before her death. It was followed by the two-episode 2019 documentary series, Varda by Agnès, which offers a retrospective look at her career.

“FACES PLACES reveals itself as a powerful, complex, and radical work. Ms. Varda’s modesty is evidence of her mastery, just as her playful demeanor is the expression of a serious and demanding aesthetic commitment. Almost by stealth, but also with cheerful forthrightness, she communicates a rich and challenging array of feelings and ideas.”
– A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Directed by Agnès Varda, JR

Starring Agnès Varda, JR

In French with English subtitles

Approx. 90 min.

Thursday, July 9
Doors Open at 6.  Show starts at 6:30

Admission:  $10 BAC Members; $15 Non-Members