Description: Agnes Varda's no-holds-barred documentary about scavengers and recyclers is an insouciant treat from beginning to end. Inspired by Jean-François Millet's famous painting "Les Glaneuses," Varda strikes out with just a hand-held digital camera in search of the modern equivalent of Millet's grain field gleaners. She finds her quarry at dumpsters, outdoor markets and roadsides across France. A unique film with an unexpectedly obtuse perspective.
My Promulgation: OK, so here another film about how you can make do with less that really struck a cord with me. I was particularly impressed by the teacher who was able to train for a marathon, and after years, still teaches Sudanese immigrants to read and write.
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