Review of The Gleaners and I (2000) by Gemma F — 02 Dec 2007
While investigating (apparently on a whim) the longstanding French laws allowing people to "glean" leftover fruits and vengetables after a harvest, Agnes Varda sidetracks into a meditative exploration of "cinecriture", aging, the innate lack of difference between "junk" and "art", etc.
The people she meets are freaks, survivors, semi-saints. In between, she films her own hands and prepares for death, allowing this film to act as a self-written obituary. It makes me happier every time I see it.
This review of The Gleaners and I (2000) was written by Gemma F on 02 Dec 2007.
The Gleaners and I has generally received very positive reviews.
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