October 25, 2018
SHEEP HERO @ IDFA 2018
SHEEP HERO (81mins) a documentary by director Ton van Zantvoort premieres – in Dutch competition – @ IDFA 2018
Shepherd Stijn has a romantic world view, but his idealism clashes with the harsh reality of having to be a modern entrepreneur. In this poignant and cinematic documentary we come close to Stijn and his family in their quest to keep the tradition of sheep herding alive. Will his struggle pay off or is he forced to go with the flock?
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director Ton van Zantvoort producers Ton van Zantvoort for NEWTON film Marc Thelosen | Koert Davidse for seriousFilm cinematography | editing Ton van Zantvoort sound Iris van de Rijt | Olivier Nijs | Annerose Langeveld sound design Jeroen Goeijers music Roy Bemelmans TV Channels Omroep Brabant | KRO-NCRV world sales Films Transit International Inc cinematic distribution for the Netherlands Windmill Film Distribution
this film was supported by the Dutch Cultural Media Fund | Netherlands Film Fund | Brabantse Beauties