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Deep Dive: The Sower (2014)

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The Sower
The Sower is a Canadian documentary directed by Julie Perron, released in 2013. It focuses on Patrice Fortier, an artist and seed technician dedicated to preserving biodiversity through the planting and maintenance of rare plant cultivars. The film captures Fortier's efforts and the significance of biodiversity in agriculture and ecology. The documentary runs for 77 minutes and presents a visual narrative that emphasizes the importance of rare plants. It also features cinematography by Geoffroy Beauchemin, Alex Margineanu, Sami Mermer, and Francois Vincelette, who were nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Cinematography in a Documentary at the 3rd Canadian Screen Awards in 2015.

Why Watch

  • •Meet Patrice Fortier, a passionate seed technician.
  • •See rare plant cultivars being preserved.
  • •Find out about biodiversity's role in agriculture.

Did You Know

•The Sower was directed by Julie Perron and released in 2013.
•Patrice Fortier is both an artist and a seed technician.
•The film has a duration of 77 minutes.
•Four cinematographers received a Canadian Screen Award nomination in 2015.

Perfect For

Biodiversity enthusiastsPlant conservationistsDocumentary film lovers