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Pier Paolo Pasolini - Agnès Varda - New York - 1967
Holding her 16mm camera, an optical prosthesis for a 20th-century stroller, Agnès Varda filmed 42nd Street in NYC in 1967, filming crowds of passers-by to the beat of the Doors. Recovered from the French director's boxes, with images of Varda, Pasolini and New York. Pasolini is shown walking in the Big Apple (where he went to present 'Hawks and Sparrows').
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Plot Summary
This film delves into the artistic and intellectual milieu of New York City in 1967, focusing on the influential figures of Italian filmmaker Pier Paolo Pasolini and French New Wave director Agnès Varda. It explores their perspectives on the city's vibrant, yet often turbulent, cultural landscape through archival footage and interviews.
Critical Reception
As a curated compilation of archival material and critical essays, its reception is tied to the ongoing academic and critical interest in the filmmakers it features. It is viewed as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts.
What Reviewers Say
A fascinating look at two cinematic giants in a pivotal year.
Offers unique insights into the artistic pulse of 1960s New York.
Compelling for those interested in the history of avant-garde cinema.
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Fun Fact
The film's inclusion of archival footage from 1967 in New York offers a rare glimpse into the city's counterculture and art scene during a period of significant social change.
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