People of the Sea

People of the Sea

2025 · 14 min · Documentary

On the Magdalen Islands, during the short lobster season, fishermen and plant workers ensure the economic prosperity of an entire people. In the reality of a global market driven by the United States, the fragility of the fishing industry is palpable, as is the future of seafaring and island culture.

Directed by Vincent L'Hérault

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