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The Gleaners and I( 2000)

TV-MADocumentary
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Overview

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.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Bodan Litnanski

      Self

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      Agnès Varda

      Self

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      François Wertheimer

      Self

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    A review by badelf

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    Written by badelf on Fri Jun 10 2022
    One doesn't normally use the word "fun" and documentary in the same sentence, but Varga has such a unique personality and style that her films are actually fun. The Gleaners and I may be the most fun and yet, Varga delivers the political message with Vaseline. At the same time, we get an education on found art....

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    Facts

    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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    Revenue

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    Keywords

    • france
    • countryside
    • collecting
    • handheld camera
    • salvage
    • woman director
    • harvest
    • trash
    • potatoes
    • rubbish dump