Review of The Gleaners and I (2000) by Sv G — 07 Mar 2009
This is an interesting watch on gleaning of all manner. Filmed in France on a hand-held camera Agnes Varda brings this documentary on the old custom of gleaning in France; gleaning the fields of what the farmer leaves behind on the ground and "pickling' the vinyards of grapes and figs, apples, etc that are left on the vine.
She also touches on gleaming trinkets and dumpster diving items bringing the old saying of one man's trash is another man's treasure. She turns the camera in on herself as well - a bit of introspective study on those things she has gleaned from and in her life.
This review of The Gleaners and I (2000) was written by Sv G on 07 Mar 2009.
The Gleaners and I has generally received very positive reviews.
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