Agatha’s Almanac

Agatha’s Almanac (2026)



8.3 2026 83 min Canada

Director: Amalie Atkins

Documentary
In a world racing toward progress, 90-year-old Agatha stands still—living alone on her family’s old homestead, guarding a quiet rebellion. She cultivates not just crops, but legacy, carefully saving heirloom seeds that defy time and industry. Her solitary life is an act of preservation, a silent stand against the modern age.

More About This Film

Agatha's Almanac is a Canadian documentary portrait of Agatha Bock, a fiercely independent 90-year-old woman whose life revolves around gardening and her ancestral farm. The film observes her daily routines, physical challenges, and determination to continue cultivating the land on her own terms.

Amalie Atkins directed the documentary, which was filmed over six years on 16mm by an all-female crew. Its intimate approach treats gardening, aging, and manual work as windows into a changing relationship between generations, land, and tradition.

  • Amalie Atkins directed, wrote, produced, and edited the film.
  • Agatha Bock is the central subject.
  • The documentary was shot over six years on 16mm film.
  • The crew included cinematographer Rhayne Vermette.
  • The film won Best Canadian Feature Documentary at Hot Docs 2025 and was selected for Canada's Top Ten.

Where to Watch

Agatha's Almanac has moved from the festival circuit into specialty documentary distribution.