# The Gleaners and I (2000)

> Agnès Varda turns the act of recovering leftovers into a playful, compassionate meditation on poverty, waste, and the art of paying attention.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/29148

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Documentary
- Director: Agnès Varda
- Cast: Agnès Varda, Bodan Litnanski, François Wertheimer
- TMDB rating: 7.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0247380/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: playful, witty, warm, reflective afternoon, arthouse documentary night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of the overlooked and the resourceful in rural France.

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