The Gleaners and I (2000)

The critic finds the documentary captivating, inventive, and warmly observant. He especially praises Varda’s curiosity and the resilience and generosity of the people she encounters.

The critic finds the film joyful, lighthearted, and hopeful. She praises Varda’s playful, unpretentious curiosity and her ability to let the people she meets speak for themselves.

Tobias gives Varda’s documentary a warm, positive assessment. He especially praises her playful camera work and the affection and good humor she brings to its social observations.

The review presents the documentary as delightful and encouraging. It praises Varda’s identification with the people who glean a living.

Kelly finds the documentary memorable, intriguing, and fascinating, despite its limited commercial prospects. He praises Varda’s down-to-earth, off-the-cuff approach and the portrait it creates of people on society’s fringes.

Brooks presents the documentary as a likably mercurial, engaging work. He singles out its first-person approach and flyweight digital-camera style.

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The review finds Varda’s documentary good-natured, funny and full of unexpected discoveries. It praises her eccentric humour and enthusiasm for bringing value to overlooked things.