Rosalie Varda presents mother's feminist film 'One Sings, the Other Doesn't' in Stockholm

Rosalie Varda, daughter of acclaimed French filmmakers Agnès Varda and Jacques Demy, is in Stockholm to introduce the long-awaited Swedish premiere of her mother's 1977 film, "One Sings, the Other Doesn't" (L'une chante, l'autre pas).

Described as a "feminist manifesto," the film, which had its French premiere in 1977, follows the distinct yet intertwined paths of two vibrant young women during the 1970s. It is characterized by its lighthearted and warm tone, incorporating numerous songs while addressing the strong political undercurrents of the women's rights movement of the era.

Rosalie Varda shared that the film, while deeply personal, did not initially achieve significant commercial success. However, she has observed a growing interest in it over the years, particularly among younger audiences. She noted that while much progress has been made for women's rights over the past four decades, issues such as gender equality, female liberation, and reproductive rights remain highly relevant globally.

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She said it was her singing gift to me because I was 'the future of society.' She thought it was better than a t-shirt.

Since Agnès Varda's passing in 2019, Rosalie Varda has been actively involved in promoting her mother's cinematic work. She also manages the legacy of her father, Jacques Demy, known for his colorful 1960s classic "The Umbrellas of Cherbourg." Agnès Varda, a pioneering filmmaker, began her feature film career in 1954 with "La Pointe Courte," a film considered a precursor to the French New Wave, though she faced challenges as a woman in a male-dominated industry.

Her later films, including "Cléo from 5 to 7," "Le Bonheur," and "Vagabond," cemented her place in film history. Varda gained broader international recognition later in her career, notably with the charming, Oscar-nominated documentary "Faces Places" in 2017, where she collaborated with artist JR. In the early 1960s, Varda married Demy, and in her 2008 autobiographical essay film "The Beaches of Agnès," she reflected on their life together.

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It wasn't a film that did particularly well at first, although it is, of course, very close to my heart. But I have seen that interest has grown and that young people seem to love it.