A true auteur and a perennial favorite among cinephiles and physical media collectors, Agnès Varda (1928-2019) was a trailblazer whose unique vision spanned decades. Often considered a grandmother of the French New Wave, her distinctive blend of documentary realism and experimental artistry makes her films endlessly rewatchable and essential for any serious collection. From her early, influential works to her intimate late-career reflections, Varda’s filmography offers a rich tapestry of human experience. For collectors, her seminal works like *Cléo from 5 to 7* (1962), a masterclass in real-time filmmaking, and the piercing social commentary of *Vagabond* (1985) are often high on the wishlist. Later films like *Faces Places* (2017), a joyous collaboration with artist JR, or her poignant swansong *Varda by Agnès* (2019), demonstrate her enduring creative spirit. High-quality Blu-ray and even some deluxe DVD editions of her work are highly sought after, with distributors like The Criterion Collection consistently delivering stunning transfers and invaluable supplemental materials that deepen appreciation for her groundbreaking career.