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202063 minGdocumentary

Forest Code

202063 minGdocumentary

In Quebec’s Basses-Laurentides, lumberjack Roger prepares for retirement while mentoring his apprentice Charles during a demanding logging season.

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Charles-Émile Lafrance

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In Quebec’s Basses-Laurentides, lumberjack Roger prepares for retirement while mentoring his apprentice Charles during a demanding logging season.

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Charles-Émile Lafrance

Charles-Émile Lafrancedirector

Roger Lecotcast

Charles Robitaillecast

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Roger, a lumberjack in Quebec’s Basses-Laurentides, prepares for retirement during his final summer at work. He mentors Charles, his apprentice, who will take over the company at the season's end. Roger imparts essential knowledge to ensure the continuity of their operations. As the workload increases, Mike and Henri join them to assist in the demanding tasks of the logging season. The film captures the dynamics of mentorship and the transition of responsibility in the logging industry.

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