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Participation in the documentary Farming Without Harming

Christian Lebeau-Jacob's participation in Sorin Pavelesco's documentary shows how scientific expertise and microbiology can contribute to a cinematic exploration of soils, ecosystems and regenerative agriculture.

Poster for Sorin Pavelesco's documentary Farming Without Harming
Poster for the documentary Farming Without Harming: The Power of Regenerative Agriculture. Click the image to watch the official trailer on Vimeo.

Where science meets cinema

Directed by Canadian filmmaker Sorin Pavelesco, Farming Without Harming: The Power of Regenerative Agriculture offers a visual exploration of how agriculture is changing and the different ways to produce food while helping restore natural environments.

Through images, personal accounts and contributions from specialists, the documentary explores soil health, food quality, ecosystems, waterways and practices that offer a path towards a more sustainable future.

Christian Lebeau-Jacob's participation brought a scientific perspective to the production, drawing on his expertise in microbiology and his understanding of the interactions between microorganisms and their environment.

2022

An award-winning Canadian documentary

Independently produced by Sorin Pavelesco, the film has been screened at several festivals and has received numerous international awards.

Scientific expertise

A contribution that brings a microbiological perspective to the ideas explored in the documentary.

Environment

An exploration of soil health, ecosystem restoration and the protection of natural resources.

Science communication

Scientific knowledge presented in a format accessible to the general public.

Creative work

A collaboration in which cinema becomes a way to share knowledge and encourage reflection.

A film directed by Sorin Pavelesco

Sorin Pavelesco is a Canadian director and creative director whose work combines storytelling, imagery, design and music.

He directed, produced, filmed and edited Farming Without Harming. He also composed its music. The documentary is his first feature film and reflects his approach of using cinema to explore contemporary issues.

According to the director's official website, the film has received 24 international awards, including recognition for best documentary, best educational film and best feature documentary.

Christian Lebeau-Jacob, Noémie Robert and Amélie Bombardier at the premiere of Farming Without Harming
Christian Lebeau-Jacob, director of Lab'Eau-Air-Sol, with microbiologists Noémie Robert and Amélie Bombardier at the premiere of Farming Without Harming.

Our team attends the premiere

Christian Lebeau-Jacob, Noémie Robert and Amélie Bombardier attended the documentary's premiere to celebrate this collaboration and discover the work of Sorin Pavelesco and the film's contributors.

Their attendance marked an important moment for Lab'Eau-Air-Sol, highlighting Christian Lebeau-Jacob's contribution to a work that brings together science, the environment, filmmaking and the sharing of knowledge.

Expertise that reaches beyond the laboratory

This participation reflects Lab'Eau-Air-Sol's commitment to sharing scientific knowledge in a variety of settings.

A laboratory's expertise can support its clients' analyses and decisions. It can also enrich cultural, educational and documentary projects intended for a broader audience.

By bringing microbiology into a film about living environments, Christian Lebeau-Jacob helps connect scientific expertise, field practices and public understanding.

About the title: the film is also presented under its full English title, Farming Without Harming: The Power of Regenerative Agriculture.

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