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“When she couldn’t attend the nominee lunch for [the 2008] Oscars, the first to recognize her work (she was busy!), she sent cardboard cutouts of her likeness—in various poses—in her stead. Once again, Varda is uniquely genero
“There she is: one limb in control of representation, the other an integral part of the filmic landscape; one part facilitator, the other part gently, wittily, wreaking havoc on convention; one hand filming the other hand.” — @sophl
"Shrouded in plums or polka dots, Agnes Varda knowingly invites comparisons to kooky grandmothers. Her hair—often a ring of purple around a perfect circle of white, other times a dollop of magenta—is perpetually, resiliently curled u
“She was one of the most engaged people I've ever met. She took in the world around her, asked me questions about things that struck her, and shared stories with a contagious energy.” — @kiva.reardon on @agnes.varda in Issue 3 of Th
“I think a lot about collaboration and empathy in film, both in the art form and the industry. Varda's work, in practice and in how she made her films, exemplifies this.” — @kiva.reardon in the interview on Agnès Varda she ga
“In language and in spirit, Meddeb can connect with the people she films. This is obvious in Paris Stalingrad where the audience has the pleasure of hearing poetry read aloud by Souleymane, as if in speaking to Meddeb he is speaking to his olde
“The people who did the revolution, did not have weapons, money, or power. The only thing they have is their voices” — Hind Meddeb. Visit our site to read about @hindinwonderland ‘s new project in her conversation with editor
“The beauty of documentaries is not about knowing what you’re going to bring back. It’s about being open to listen and open to surprise” — Hind Meddeb. Click the link in our bio to read @hindinwonderland discuss document
 
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