One Sings, The Other Doesn’t by Agnès Varda
G5A in collaboration with Institut Français presents Agnès Varda: A Retrospective
Inspired by real-life events, One Sings, the Other Doesn’t takes us through the lives of an aspiring singer and a struggling mother, in search of their own identity. Dealing with women’s rights and abortion, Varda demonstrates the value of solidarity and friendship despite the different trajectories that life takes them on.
Language: French with English subtitles.
About Agnès Varda: A Retrospective:
Join us at the Warehouse in celebrating one of the most beloved and iconic filmmakers, Agnès Varda. Retrospectively, considered to have kickstarted the French New Wave or La Nouvelle Vague, she was associated with the directors that constituted the ‘Left Bank Cinema’ faction.
Over the course of her career, we see the evolution of her ideas through her inquiry into feminism. Agnès Varda created a niche for herself by straddling the fine line between fiction and non-fiction in her films. Informed by her prior practice in still photography, she became known for her provocative, inventive, and unique way of filmmaking which did not conform to existing traditional conventions. Relying on intuition, curiosity, and a pursuit of finding beauty where it is least expected; her films are experienced like streams of emotions – also known as the cinema of senses.
With a career spanning seven decades, Agnès Varda carved a place for herself in the upper echelons of filmmakers globally with her unflinching commitment to her unique vision.
Date: May 22 – 24, 2026
Schedule:
Friday, May 22
19:00 – Cléo from 5 to 7 + In Conversation
Saturday, May 23
12:00 – The Gleaners and I
15:00 – The Creatures
18:00 to – Varda By Agnès
Sunday, May 24
12:00 – The Gleaners And I: Two Years Later
15:00 – The Beaches of Agnès
18:00 – One Sings, The Other Doesn’t
Instructions
1) Limited seating is available.
2) Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis.
3) No late entries will be allowed. Please plan to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start time of the programme.
4) When attending a programme at the G5A Warehouse, attendees agree to be photographed, videographed, or recorded for promotional use by organisers through both print and electronic media channels.
5) Please note that the information in the schedule is subject to change in case of unforeseen events.
6) We request you to bring warm clothes, as it gets chilly inside the black box due to temperature control requirements for technical purposes.
7) Food, beverages, and water are strictly prohibited inside the black box. Please do not carry them in your bags either.
8) Student Passes are non-transferable and strictly for students aged 21 and below. A valid college ID is mandatory for entry. Failure to present a valid ID will result in denial of entry
