Documenteur is a 1981 film directed by Agnès Varda. The film follows a young French woman named Emilie who is struggling to make ends meet in Los Angeles while raising her young son.
Emilie documents her daily life through a series of video recordings, capturing the mundane moments and emotional struggles she faces as a single mother in a foreign country.
As Emilie navigates her loneliness and uncertainty, she finds solace in her son and the creative outlet of filmmaking. The film explores themes of isolation, motherhood, and the search for connection in a world that can often feel cold and indifferent.
Documenteur is a poignant and intimate portrait of a woman trying to find her place in the world, told through Varda's unique blend of documentary and fiction filmmaking.