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Sans toit ni loi (Original title)Vagabonde (Alternative title)Vagabond (Alternative title)À saisir (Alternative title)Without a Roof and Beyond the Law (Alternative title)
Date: 1985 (Copyright)

Countries: France, United Kingdom

Directed by: Agnès Varda

Synopsis: The story of Mona, a young hitchhiker who cannot communicate with the world, is told in flashback by people who came into contact with her, after she is found frozen to death in a ditch.

Genre:
Drama

Subject:
Young people
Credits (39)
©: Agnès Varda, ©: Ciné-Tamaris, Films A2, Production Company: Ciné-Tamaris, Production Company: Films A2, Presents: Ciné-Tamaris, With the participation of: Ministère Français de la Culture, With the participation of: Film 4 International (London), With the participation of: C.M.C.C. (Vitrolles), Production Manager: Oury Milshtein, Production Manager: Michèle Cretel, Administration: Michèle Cretel, Production Assistant: Christian Lambert, Assistant Director: Jacques Royer, Assistant Director: Jacques Deschamps, Assistant to the Director: Christian Lambert, Script Supervisor: Chantal Desanges, Written by: Agnès Varda, Director of Photography: Patrick Blossier, Lighting: Dominique Testud, Michel Le Borgne, Assistant to the Photographer: Pierre Gordower, Grip: Bernard Largemains, Editor: Agnès Varda, Editor: Patricia Mazuy, Assistant Editor: Arnaud Boland, Assistant Editor: Catherine Tissier, Assistant Editor: Maurice Dubroca, Assistant Editor: Caroline Gindre, Set Decorator: Jean Bauer, Set Decorator: Anne Violet, Make-up: Brigitte Parquet, Music: Joanna Bruzdowicz, Sound [Recordist]: Jean-Paul Mugel, Sound Mixer: Jean-François Auger, Sound Effects: Gilbert Nottin, Subtitles: Alexander Whitelaw, Publicity: Eva Simonet
Cast (55)
Sandrine Bonnaire (Mona Bergeron, 'sans toit ni loi'), Macha Méril (Madame Landier), Stéphane Freiss (Jean-Pierre), Yolande Moreau (Yolande), Patrick Lepczynski (David), Yahiaoui Assouna (Assoun), Joël Fosse (Paulo), Marthe Jarnias (Aunt Lydie), Laurence Cortadellas (Eliane), Setti Ramdane (Moroccan), Francis Baichère (policeman), Jean-Louis Perletti (another policeman), Urbain Causse, Christophe Alcazar (peasant), Dominique Durand (1st motorcyclist), Patrick Schmit (truck driver), Daniel Bos (demolition man), Katy Champaud (young girl with pump), Raymond Roulle (old man with matches), Henri Fridiani (man digging ditches), Patrick Sokol (young man with sandwich), Pierre Imbert (garage owner), Richard Imbert (garage owner's son), Gabriel Mariani (Uncle Aimé Bionnet), Sylvain, Sabine (shepherd), Michèle Doumèche (prostitute), Pierrette Soler (Woman Talking to Her Husband), Pierre Emonnot (Annoyed Manager), Emmanuel Protopopoff (Blood Donor), Vincent Sanchez (Male Nurse), Garibaldi Fernandez (Bricklayer), Michel Constantial (Cash Desk Manager), Alain Roussel (Violent Tree-man), Aimé Chisci (Farmhouse Manager), Marguerite Chisci (Farmhouse Manager's Wife), Geneviève Bonfils (Suspicious Traveller), Christian Chessa (Pimp Vagrant), Setina Arhab (vagrant girl), Jacques Berthier (well-dressed man), Olivier Jongerlinck (photo-booth racketeer), Rémi Leboucq (photo-booth customer), Jean Dambrin (acid sniffer), Bébert Samcir (harmonica player), inhabitants of the village of Bellegarde, inhabitants of the village of Boulbon, inhabitants of the village of St Etienne-du-grès, inhabitants of the village of Générac, inhabitants of the village of Jonquières-st Vincen, inhabitants of the village of Uchaud, inhabitants of the village of Moncalm, inhabitants of the village of Tresques, people of Mas Laval, people of Mas Tamerlet, people of André-la-côte
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (49)
In: Sight and Sound v18 n4 April 2008  Page: 88
Title: Reviews: DVDs: 4 by Agnès VardaAuthor: LUCAS, Tim Article type: DVD ReviewLanguage: English
Description: DVD box set comprising: La POINTE COURTE, CLEO FROM 5 TO 7, Le BONHEUR and VAGABOND.

In: Avant-Scène du Cinéma n526 November 2003  Pages: 3-71
Title: [L'Avant-Scène du Cinéma - n526 November 2003: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: French
Description: Dossier on SANS TOIT NI LOI including an interview with, an article on and a filmography for director Agnes Varda plus detailed credits, a script and reviews from the French press for the film.

In: Film Ireland n90 Jan/Feb 2003  Pages: 12-15
Title: An A-Z of Low and Micro InspirationAuthor: KEILY, Tony Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Proposes a viewing list of films for anyone venturing into the world of creative/innovative filmmaking on modest budget Includes an interview with the Irish Film Board on the new Low- and Micro- Budget production options.

In: Cinéaste v23 n4 July 1998  Pages: 56-57
Title: [Cinéaste - v23 n4 July 1998: no known title]Author: BROWN, Royal S. Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Reviewed together with CLÉO DE 5 À 7

In: Télérama n2316 1 Jun 1994  Page: 125
Title: [Télérama - n2316 1 Jun 1994: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French

In: Kinema n1 Spring 1993  Pages: 41-48
Title: Agnes Varda's Vagabonde: the outcast as a mirrorAuthor: QUIGLEY, Michal Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: A study of Agnes Varda's SANS TOIT NI LOI (1985).

In: Ciné-Revue n49 3 Dec 1987  Page: 33
Title: [Ciné-Revue - n49 3 Dec 1987: no known title]Language: French

In: British National Film and Video Catalogue v24 1986
Title: [British National Film & Video Catalogue - v24 1986: no known title]Language: English

In: Cinéaste v15 n1 1986  Pages: 20-21
Title: [Cinéaste - v15 n1 1986: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director.

In: Filmfaust n53 Jun/Aug 1986  Pages: 22-23
Title: [Filmfaust - n53 Jun/Aug 1986: no known title]Language: German

In: Cinema Papers n58 July 1986  Page: 47
Title: [Cinema Papers - n58 July 1986: no known title]Language: English

In: The Listener v115 n2960 15 May 1986  Page: 35
Title: [The Listener - v115 n2960 15 May 1986: no known title]Language: English

In: City Limits n240 8 May 1986  Pages: 76-77
Title: [City Limits - n240 8 May 1986: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Agnes Varda.

In: The Hollywood Reporter v292 n30 24 Jun 1986  Page: 3,74
Title: [The Hollywood Reporter - v292 n30 24 Jun 1986: no known title]Language: English

In: Stills n26 April 1986  Page: 12
Title: [Stills - n26 April 1986: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with director.

In: Sight and Sound v55 n3 Summer 1986  Pages: Summer 209-210
Title: [Sight and Sound - v55 n3 Summer 1986: no known title]Language: English

In: City Limits n240 8 May 1986  Page: 23
Title: [City Limits - n240 8 May 1986: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: Review.

In: Films and Filming n380 May 1986  Page: 41
Title: [Films and Filming - n380 May 1986: no known title]Language: English

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v53 n628 May 1986  Page: 160
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v53 n628 May 1986: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Article about Varda, and in particular SANS TOIT NI LOI.

In: Time Out n820 7 May 1986  Pages: 36-37
Title: [Time Out - n820 7 May 1986: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Review, plus interview with Agnes Varda.

In: Bianco e Nero v47 n4 Oct/Dec 1986  Pages: 7-8
Title: [Bianco e Nero - v47 n4 Oct/Dec 1986: no known title]Article type: ArticleLanguage: Italian
Description: Article by Krzysztof Zanussi, President of the 1985 Venice Festival jury, in which he comments on the reasons why this ilm was awarded the Golden Lion.

In: Bianco e Nero v47 n4 Oct/Dec 1986  Pages: 9-13
Title: [Bianco e Nero - v47 n4 Oct/Dec 1986: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: Italian
Description: Review.

In: Cinema Papers n59 September 1986  Page: 7
Title: [Cinema Papers - n59 September 1986: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with Varda.

In: Monthly Film Bulletin v53 n627 April 1986  Pages: 119-120
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v53 n627 April 1986: no known title]Language: English

In: Positif n299 January 1986  Pages: 64-65
Title: [Positif - n299 January 1986: no known title]Language: French

In: Visions n35 January 1986  Pages: 20-21,23-25
Title: [Visions - n35 January 1986: no known title]Language: French

In: Variety 4 Sep 1985  Page: 16,20
Title: [Variety - 4 Sep 1985: no known title]Language: English

In: Le Film Francais n2051 23 Aug 1985  Pages: 3-4
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n2051 23 Aug 1985: no known title]Language: French
Description: Varda talks about the production of the film.

In: Premiere n100 July 1985  Page: 50
Title: [Premiere - n100 July 1985: no known title]Language: French
Description: Production report.

In: Télérama n1873 4 Dec 1985  Pages: 34-35
Title: [Télérama - n1873 4 Dec 1985: no known title]Language: French

In: Le Film Francais n2065 29 Nov 1985  Page: 21
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n2065 29 Nov 1985: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Credits and synopsis.

In: Cinéma n332 4 Dec 1985  Page: 12
Title: [Cinéma - n332 4 Dec 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Sandrine Bonnaire, about her role.

In: Cinéma n332 4 Dec 1985  Pages: 2-3, 11
Title: [Cinéma - n332 4 Dec 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with director.

In: Cinéma n332 4 Dec 1985  Page: 5
Title: [Cinéma - n332 4 Dec 1985: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Reviews.

In: Télérama n1848 12 Jun 1985  Pages: 12-14
Title: [Télérama - n1848 12 Jun 1985: no known title]Language: French
Description: Varda talks about the making of the film.

In: Cinématographe n114 December 1985  Page: 11
Title: [Cinématographe - n114 December 1985: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Review.

In: Cinématographe n114 December 1985  Pages: 12-15
Title: [Cinématographe - n114 December 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with Sandrine Bonnaire.

In: Cinématographe n114 December 1985  Pages: 16-17
Title: [Cinématographe - n114 December 1985: no known title]Language: French
Description: Comments on the film.

In: Cinématographe n114 December 1985  Pages: 18-22
Title: [Cinématographe - n114 December 1985: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: French
Description: Interview with director.

In: Le Technicien du Film n341 15 Nov 1985  Page: 42
Title: [ Le Technicien du Film - n341 15 Nov 1985: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: French
Description: Detailed credits.

In: Le Film Francais n2064 22 Nov 1985  Page: 18
Title: [ Le Film Francais - n2064 22 Nov 1985: no known title]Language: French
Description: Production report.

In: Cahiers du Cinéma n378 December 1985  Pages: 11-15
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n378 December 1985: no known title]Language: French
Description: Varda writes about the filming of certain scenes in the film

In: Cahiers du Cinéma n378 December 1985  Pages: 4-7
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n378 December 1985: no known title]Article type: ReviewLanguage: French
Description: Review.

In: Cahiers du Cinéma n378 December 1985  Pages: 9-10
Title: [Cahiers du Cinéma - n378 December 1985: no known title]Language: French
Description: Sandrine Bonnaire writes about the film and her role.

In: Jeune Cinéma n171 Dec/Jan 1985/86  Pages: 38-39
Title: [Jeune Cinéma - n171 Dec/Jan 1985/86: no known title]Language: French

In:   Page: 14
Title: [ - : no known title]
Description: Review.

In:   Page: 50
Title: [ - : no known title]
Description: Interview with Varda.

In:   Pages: 25-26
Title: [ - : no known title]

In:   Pages: 68-70,166
Title: [ - : no known title]
Description: Article on Sandrine Bonnaire and her role.


Books held in BFI Reuben Library (10)
Title: French road movie: space, mobility, identity
Author: Archer, Neil   Pages: xi, 192 pages

Title: Sans toit ni loi d'Agnès Varda
Author: PRÉDAL, René  Pages: 120, [7] p.

Title: Luce negli occhi colori nella mente: scritti di cinema 1961 - 2000
Author: GRAFE, Frieda  Pages: 421 p.

Title: Driving visions: exploring the road movie
Author: LADERMAN, David  Pages: 322 p.

Title: French film: texts and contexts
Author: HAYWARD, Susan  Pages: 309p.

Title: Disenchantments of the road: the car in contemporary cinema
Author: ORR, John  Pages: 19p.

Title: To desire differently: feminism and the French cinema
Author: FLITTERMAN-LEWIS, Sandy  Pages: 379p.

Title: To desire differently: feminism and the French cinema
Author: FLITTERMAN-LEWIS, Sandy  Pages: 341p.

Title: French films: texts and contexts
Author: HAYWARD, Susan  Pages: 309p.

Title: Cinematic howling: women's films, women's film theories
Author: CHEU, Hoi F.  Pages: viii, 206 p.


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