Sheep Shearing in Tunisia (1916)

A herd backs into a dusty courtyard. The sheep, on the ground with their four legs bound, are quickly and skillfully shorn. The animals, now without their fleece, leave one by one, leaping over a narrow channel to allow the shepherds to count them. Everything is crystal clear, efficient, encouraging in a sense – and this goes for both the shearing and the film. Except for the final panning shot of the men grinning at the camera and brandishing shears ready to be put to use. –Andrea Meneghelli

Director: Albert Samama Chikly
Runtime: 5 min
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Original Language: en

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sheep Shearing in Tunisia about?
A herd backs into a dusty courtyard. The sheep, on the ground with their four legs bound, are quickly and skillfully shorn. The animals, now without their fleece, leave one by one, leaping over a narrow channel to allow the shepherds to count them. Everything is crystal clear, efficient, encouraging in a sense – and this goes for both the shearing and the film. Except for the final panning shot of the men grinning at the camera and brandishing shears ready to be put to use. –Andrea Meneghelli
Who directed Sheep Shearing in Tunisia?
Sheep Shearing in Tunisia was directed by Albert Samama Chikly.
How long is Sheep Shearing in Tunisia?
Sheep Shearing in Tunisia has a runtime of 5m (5 minutes).