The Gleaners and I (2000)

Plot

Varda explores the lives of gleaners who sift through harvested fields for discarded vegetables like potatoes and turnips. Her journey takes her from the neglected rural areas of France to the bustling late-night scenes of Parisian markets. Through her lens, she highlights individuals who reclaim what society deems waste, driven by both necessity and a desire for social change. This poignant documentary captures the resilience and resourcefulness of those dedicated to finding value in the overlooked and forgotten.