The Gleaners & I
Why this pick
Varda’s intimate, playful first-person curiosity turns chance encounters into a warm portrait of eccentric lives, echoing the affectionate, lightly improvised spirit of Uncle Yanco.
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SIMILAR PICKS / A PERSONAL CONNECTION
Why this pick
Varda’s intimate, playful first-person curiosity turns chance encounters into a warm portrait of eccentric lives, echoing the affectionate, lightly improvised spirit of Uncle Yanco.
Why this pick
Its roaming conversations, handmade visual wit, and generous attention to strangers preserve the same sense of discovery and affectionate human connection.
Why this pick
A close-to-home mosaic of shopkeepers and neighbours, observed with Varda’s patient humor and tender fascination for everyday individuality.
Why this pick
This visually inventive autobiographical essay shares Uncle Yanco’s relaxed blend of family memory, art-making, and mischievous self-portraiture.
Why this pick
A candid portrait of an unconventional artist and his family, balancing eccentricity with clear-eyed affection in a way that complements Varda’s humane gaze.
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01 / THE STORY
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02 / FACES IN THE FRAME

Herself