Les dites cariatides

In "Les dites cariatides," acclaimed filmmaker Agnès Varda embarks on a visually stunning documentary journey through Paris, uncovering the intricate stories behind the city's neo-classical statues, whose elegant forms have been quietly holding up buildings for centuries. This thought-provoking essay film is as much about the art of architecture as it is about the women who inspired these timeless designs - the caryatids themselves. Varda's distinctive lens offers a fresh perspective on the intersection of art and history, inviting viewers to ponder the enduring legacy of these statues.