The Gleaners and I explores gleaning as something that happens not just physically but also on a deeper level. Director Agnès Varda participates in this process herself; she’s essentially gathering information about those who gather, similar to how Jesus gathered followers. It's a combination of everyday life and artistic expression. Many of the people featured in the movie glean because they need food ("Monday, p…

It’s unusual to describe a documentary as enjoyable, but Varga manages to make her films genuinely entertaining because of her distinctive personality and approach. While *The Gleaners and I* might be considered the most pleasurable of her works, she still conveys a political viewpoint in a softened way. Simultaneously, viewers receive an introduction to the concept of found art.