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FILM: Faces Places (incl. supper)

  • The New Inn Market Square Pembridge HR6 9DT (map)

Faces Places is a 2017 French documentary film directed by renowned 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 out of competition at the 2017 Cannes Film Festival, where it earned critical acclaim and won the L'Œil d'or award, which is given for the best documentary.

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. The 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.

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