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The Gleaners and I
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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The Gleaners and I
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jul 7, 2000
Runtime
1h 22m
Genres
Documentary
User Score
77%
Original Title
Les Glaneurs et la Glaneuse
Production Companies
Ciné-Tamaris
Director
Agnès Varda
Description
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.