One Sings, the Other Doesn't, by Agnès Varda
An evening exploring life choices, women’s struggles, and the bonds that form and evolve over time.
With Caroline Chenu, co-curator of the exhibition “Good Mothers”
*One Sings, the Other Doesn’t*, by Agnès Varda, 1977, 2h
Two young women are living in Paris in 1962. Pauline (17), a student, dreams of leaving her family to become a singer. Suzanne (22) is raising her two children and coping with the tragedy of their father’s suicide.
Life has driven them apart; each is facing her own struggles as a woman. Pauline becomes a singer in an activist, traveling band after going through a difficult relationship in Iran. Suzanne is gradually pulling herself out of poverty and works at the Family Planning Center…
“One Sings, the Other Doesn’t ” tells the story of the unwavering friendship between these two women over nearly 15 years. It makes you laugh, cry, and sing!
The screening will be preceded by the short film: Inès
*Inès*, by Elodie Dermange, 2019, 4’05
Inès is facing a difficult choice; tonight, she is thinking one last time about the decision she is going to make.
Practical information
Bar and light meals available on site.
Chairs and bleachers are available. You may want to bring cushions for your comfort.
Starting at 8:00 p.m., access is only via the Passerelle Saint-Laurent (Panier side).
An evening exploring life choices, women’s struggles, and the bonds that form and evolve over time.
One Sings, the Other Doesn't, by Agnès Varda
With Caroline Chenu, co-curator of the exhibition “Good Mothers”
*One Sings, the Other Doesn’t*, by Agnès Varda, 1977, 2h
Two young women are living in Paris in 1962. Pauline (17), a student, dreams of leaving her family to become a singer. Suzanne (22) is raising her two children and coping with the tragedy of their father’s suicide.
Life has driven them apart; each is facing her own struggles as a woman. Pauline becomes a singer in an activist, traveling band after going through a difficult relationship in Iran. Suzanne is gradually pulling herself out of poverty and works at the Family Planning Center…
“One Sings, the Other Doesn’t ” tells the story of the unwavering friendship between these two women over nearly 15 years. It makes you laugh, cry, and sing!
The screening will be preceded by the short film: Inès
*Inès*, by Elodie Dermange, 2019, 4’05
Inès is facing a difficult choice; tonight, she is thinking one last time about the decision she is going to make.
Practical information
Bar and light meals available on site.
Chairs and bleachers are available. You may want to bring cushions for your comfort.
Starting at 8:00 p.m., access is only via the Passerelle Saint-Laurent (Panier side).
In partnership with Ciné Plein-Air Marseille
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