Kung Fu Master (film)
| Kung Fu Master | |
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 Film poster | |
| Directed by | Agnès Varda |
| Written by |
Jane Birkin Agnès Varda |
| Starring |
Jane Birkin Mathieu Demy |
| Cinematography | Pierre-Laurent Chénieux |
| Edited by | Marie-Josée Audiard |
Release dates |
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Running time | 80 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
Kung Fu Master is a 1988 French drama film directed by Agnès Varda.[1] It was entered into the 38th Berlin International Film Festival.[2] It was retitled as Le Petit Amour in France.[1]
Plot
An older French woman has an affair with a much younger boy.
Cast
- Jane Birkin as Mary-Jane
- Mathieu Demy as Julien
- Charlotte Gainsbourg as Lucy
- Lou Doillon as Lou
- Gary Chekchak as Un jeune
- Cyril Houplain as Un jeune
- Frank Laurent as Un jeune
- Aurélien Hermant as Un jeune
- Jérémie Luntz as Un jeune
- Thomas Bensaïd as Un jeune
- Pénélope Pourriat as Une jeune
- Ninon Vinsonneau as Une jeune
- Bégonia Leis as Une jeune
- Eva Simonet as L'amie
- Judy Campbell as La mère
- David Birkin as Le père
Production
Birkin conceived of the film while Agnès Varda was filming her for the documentary Jane B. par Agnès V.[3] Most of the cast were taken from Birkin and Varda's family, with Birkin's real life daughters and parents playing her daughters and parents in the movie. Charlotte Gainsbourg later admitted to disliking both the filming of Jane B. par Agnès V. and Kung Fu Master as Varda and her film crew remained camped in her home for a year in order to complete the projects.[4]
Reception and release
In 2015 both Kung Fu Master and Jane B. par Agnès V. were acquired for U.S. distribution by Cinelicious Pics.[5] The films enjoyed a brief theatrical release before being streamed on the movie streaming service Fandor.[6] Varda expressed frustration at the film's limited release saying "I can get the Palme d’Or, but I can’t get exhibition, so it’s a contradiction."[7]
References
- 1 2 James, Caryn (June 23, 1989). "Kung Fu Master (1987) Review/Film; She's 40. He's 15. Hmmm.". The New York Times.
- ↑ "Berlinale: 1988 Programme". berlinale.de. Retrieved 5 March 2011.
- ↑ Cook, Adam. "Mirror, Mirror: Birkin by Varda by Birkin". Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ↑ Adams, Sam. "Charlotte Gainsbourg". Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ↑ Lattanzio, Ryan. "Two Agnès Varda Discoveries Headed for Re-Release". Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ↑ Lee, Kevin B. "33 Jane Birkins by Agnès Varda". Retrieved 28 October 2015.
- ↑ Riefe, Jordan. "French New Wave Icon Agnes Varda's 'Jane B.' Gets U.S. Premiere". Retrieved 28 October 2015.
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