The film mixes interviews with Birkin about her past and current life with small vignettes where she takes on roles that either she or Varda are interested in seeing her play.

In Varda's own words It all began with a letter Jane Birkin wrote me after seeing Vagabond.

I suggested to this vivacious and lively woman that we do the opposite of those tributes to deceased actresses that show excerpts from their films and interviews.

[2][3] [4] Charlotte Gainsbourg, Jane Birkin's daughter, later admitted to disliking both the filming of Jane B. par Agnès V. and Kung Fu Master as Varda and her film crew remained camped in her home for a year in order to complete the projects.

[5] In 2015 both Kung Fu Master and Jane B. par Agnès V. were acquired for U.S. distribution by Cinelicious Pics.

[7] Varda expressed frustration at the film's limited release, saying "I can get the Palme d’Or, but I can’t get exhibition, so it’s a contradiction.