The Gleaners and I

The Gleaners and I

Directed by Agnès Varda

Produced by Ciné-Tamaris

200082 min7.7 / 10

A lyrical, humanistic documentary that finds dignity and resourcefulness in the margins of society, celebrating those who refuse waste.

Varda focuses her eye on gleaners: those who scour already-reaped fields for the odd potato or turnip. Her investigation leads from forgotten corners of the French countryside to off-hours at the green markets of Paris, following those who insist on finding a use for that which society has cast off, whether out of necessity or activism.

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  • Is The Gleaners and I violent? No. Less violent than 92% of films.

  • Is The Gleaners and I scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.

  • Is The Gleaners and I easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 77% of films.

  • Does The Gleaners and I end with hope? Somewhat. More hopeful than 62% of films.

  • Is The Gleaners and I sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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