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The Gardener

The Gardener

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The Gardener

2018

1h 25m

7.2(4 votes)

Documentary

Overview

Created over 75 years and three generations, Les Quatre Vents stands as an enchanted place of beauty and surprise, a horticultural masterpiece of the 21st century. See how Frank Cabot gave birth to one of the greatest gardens in the world.

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Gravitas Ventures

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8 featured cast members

Starring

Francis Cabot

Self

Anne Cabot

Self

Adrienne Clarkson

Self

Colin Cabot

Self

Raynald Bergeron

Self

Jean Des Gagniers

Self

Louis Genest

Self

Penelope Hobhouse

Self

Creative team

Directed by: Sébastien Chabot
Produced by: Sébastien Chabot

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