About The Young Girls Turn 25

The movie "The Young Girls Turn 25" is a French documentary that was released in 1993. Directed by Agnès Varda, it is a follow-up of the classic musical "The Young Girls of Rochefort" made in 1967. The film brings forth the cultural significance of the original musical, providing a nostalgic journey back to the town of Rochefort.

Making / Production

The documentary was crafted by Agnès Varda, who visited the local townsfolk and surviving cast members of the original musical. Being a tribute to the original musical, it recreates and reminisces the vibe and features of the 60s musical.

Actors

• Catherine Deneuve - Reprising her role as Delphine from the original musical, she shares her experiences and incidences from the past.
• George Chakiris - Originally portraying Etienne in "The Young Girls of Rochefort," he reminisces about his role and the film's impact.
• Jacques Demy - As the director of the original film, he gives key insights into the making of the musical.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The documentary was made to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the original musical, "The Young Girls of Rochefort".
• The film offers an intimate look at the original film's impact on the town of Rochefort and its inhabitants even years later.
• The documentary reveals behind-the-scenes clips and interviews from the original musical.

Awards

The film has not received any specific awards but had garnered positive reviews and critical acclaim for its nostalgic and personal depiction of the classic musical.

Quotes

• "Movies are like a machine that generates empathy." - Agnès Varda
• "It's not about what we remember, it's what we forget." - Catherine Deneuve

Music, Soundtrack

• The music in the documentary is mostly sourced from the original musical, composed by Michel Legrand. Emphasizing the jazz-inspired pop music that made the original movie unique during its time.
• One of the featured songs is "Nous Voyageons de Ville en Ville", a nostalgic nod to the original film.