An intimate portrait, The Sower profiles artist and seed saver Patrice Fortier who passionately dedicates his expertise to preserving plant biodiversity in Quebec’s Kamouraska Valley. Fortier meticulously preserves rare and forgotten cultivars with the goal of breeding heirloom varieties of the future. As he gardens, he daydreams and transforms his harvests into pure living art.
In French and English, with English subtitles.
Director Julie Perron will participate in a post-screening Skype Q&A.
Presented by
Co-presented by Environmental Defence.