

2000
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.
The Gleaners and I (2000) is a Documentary film that follows 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. Currently, you can watch The Gleaners and I on Criterion Channel, DocAlliance Films. Streaming availability may vary by country and platform over time. It has a user rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 217 votes. Fans of documentary movies may also want to explore similar titles below.