THE GARDENER

Director Sébastien Chabot Films Reflektor, 2016

Filmed over the course of four seasons near La-malbaie in Quebec’s Charlevoix region, The Gardener tells the story of the Jardins de Quatrevents (Gardens of the Four Winds). A testament to the vision of Francis Cabot, the gardener in question, the gently paced documentary contemplates the pleasure of designing and enjoying beautiful spaces. The movie is not only a window on the beauty of the evolving gardens, but also gives a glimpse into Cabot’s mind as he creates and anticipates his visitors’ responses. He claims, “Gardeners are all, I suppose, trying to recreate the Garden of Eden.”