Portrait of a Garden (2015)

November 11, 2022 6:10 AM

[TRAILER] In a historical vegetable garden on a Dutch estate, the 85 year-old pruning master and the gardener tend to the espaliers. As they prune, the men chat about food, the weather, the world and they share their knowledge of horticulture. Fifteen years they have spent working on the pear arbour. Will it finally close over this year?

A Dutch documentary by Rosie Stapel.

88% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes.

Currently streaming in the US on Tubi, Hoopla, and Kanopy. Also available for digital rental on multiple outlets. JustWatch listing.

posted by DirtyOldTown (3 comments total)

Presented as part of elkevelvet's sponsored theme day, in which I'll be posting six Dutch movies. Donate $20 to MeFi and I'll post six movies on the theme of your choice, too!
posted by DirtyOldTown at 6:18 AM on November 11, 2022

This movie is a gentle tonic for the soul. Very relaxing.
posted by DirtyOldTown at 6:18 AM on November 11, 2022 [1 favorite]

Thanks for posting, it's currently " $ 0.00 " to rent on Amazon Prime. Having a nice relaxing film lined up for when it's needed is like finding a just a little piece of candy when you need it on a dark afternoon.
posted by winesong at 2:30 PM on November 11, 2022 [2 favorites]