Venturing from Venice Beach to Watts, Varda looks at the murals of LA as backdrop to and mirror of the city’s many cultures. She casts a curious eye on graffiti and photorealism, roller disco & gang violence, evangelical Christians, Hare Krishnas, artists, angels and ordinary Angelenos.
Direction
Varda treats spray paint with the reverence of Monet.
Cinematography
Walls become characters; the city breathes in 16mm.
Editing
Jolting cuts from worship to warfare—LA's contradictions exposed.
Director
Agnès Varda
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
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