Some of us have second names. My second name is Agnes. I never really liked it. Now, for the first time in my life, I'm very happy about it. This is how Agnes Varda's last interview (September 2018) began:
"What are the strongest memories of your childhood?
My parents named me Arlette. and I changed it to Agnès when I was young. I didn’t like it because I don’t like names with “ette” – you know, it looks like a little girl’s name. Jumping, charming and jumping. I didn’t feel like being like this. So I chose Agnès."
My perspective on the name Agnes has changed, because Agnes Varda is a person I admire hugely. I haven't seen all her films. In fact, only a few. Everything about her is simply authentic. The most recent film I watched was Faces – Places (2017). Not sure if I'm allowed to post this (copyright holders, please forgive me – credit: Agnès Varda © Cine Tamaris):
Now I'm planning to catch up with her (her films ...)
A first short list (shortlist) is:
Cléo from 5 to 7
Jacquot de Nantes
Jane B. par Agnes V.
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