The Blueberry Blues

In Lac-Saint-Jean, Québec, summer brings the blueberry harvest, as workers from different walks of life bend side by side before the first frost. Through gentle observation, the film celebrates land, labour, storytelling and music, connecting generations and cultures, and reflecting on resilience and renewal — like blueberries rising from ashes of a forest fire.

Andrés Livov: ‘Envision the story as a multifaceted diamond, where the film’s title encapsulates four fundamental pillars. The term “blues” embodies both a sense of melancholy and a musical style, while “blueberries” represents the small fruit and the nickname for the inhabitants of Lac-Saint-Jean. This layered perspective provides a fresh lens through which the documentary explores universal themes such as hope, resilience, and the pursuit of a meaningful life. As crates overflow with fruit, inhibitions fade, creating space for profound personal revelations. The Blueberry Blues delves into the challenges that everyday people face and the tough decisions they must make. It highlights the strength, wisdom, and empathy found in seemingly insignificant or challenging situations, encouraging us to reconsider our surroundings and reflect on what truly matters to us.’