The World of Jacques Demy Movie Review

The late Jacques Demy (1931–90) was a darling of the festival circuit for over 20 years. He was in love with Hollywood musicals and fairy tales that ended happily ever after. In The World of Jacques Demy, his widow Agnes Varda pays tribute to the unique filmmaker who thrived during the French New Wave without ever really being part of it. Demy's uneven career consisted of huge international successes (Lola, The Umbrellas of Cherbourg) and neglected follow-ups (Model Shop, The Young Girls of Rochefort). He left a vivid impression on the actors who worked with him and the many loyal admirers of his work, as Varda's loving homage makes crystal clear. AKA: The Universe of Jacques Demy; L'Universe de Jacques Demy.

1995 91m/C FR Anouk Aimee, Michel Legrand, Claude Berri, Richard Berry, Danielle Darrieux, Catherine Deneuve, Jean Marais, Harrison Ford, Jeanne Moreau, Michel Piccoli, Dominique Sanda, Bertrand Tavernier; D: Agnes Varda; W: Agnes Varda; C: Stephane Krausz, Georges Strouve, Peter Pilafian.