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202115 minPGdoc-short

Dumping Day

202115 minPGdoc-short

A community of 2,000 residents in Nova Scotia prepares for the start of lobster fishing season, eagerly awaiting calmer Atlantic winds.

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Ludovic Anselme Pilon

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A community of 2,000 residents in Nova Scotia prepares for the start of lobster fishing season, eagerly awaiting calmer Atlantic winds.

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Adèle Fogliadirector

Ludovic Anselme Pilondirector

Synopsis

In a village at the tip of Nova Scotia, fishermen prepare for the lobster fishing season. The Acadian community, with a population of 2,000, anticipates the arrival of calm Atlantic winds. For these fishermen, the season marks a significant return to work, a time they have been preparing for throughout the year. As they ready their boats and gear, the atmosphere is charged with excitement and anticipation for the days ahead.

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