Sheep Hero (2019)
About 10 years ago, filmmaker Ton van Zantvoort got to know Stijn, an idealist with a cheerful, relaxed nature. Stijn is one of the last remaining Dutch shepherds working in the traditional way. We see the shepherd, his sheep and his three loyal dogs crisscrossing nature reserves and farmlands so the herd can graze the land in an eco-friendly way. But nowadays, little remains of the romance and peace that we associate with the centuries-old tradition of sheepherding. Tenders are increasingly hard to acquire—competition from big companies, cheap East European shepherds and smart machinery make Stijn the expensive choice.
Director: Ton Van Zantvoort
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 81 min
Release Date: February 21, 2019
Screenplay
- Ton Van Zantvoort (Screenplay)
Editing: Ralf Verbeek, Gys Zevenbergen
Production: NEWTON film | seriousFilm
Country: Netherlands, Romania
Language: Nederlands
Original Language: nl
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Sheep Hero about?
- About 10 years ago, filmmaker Ton van Zantvoort got to know Stijn, an idealist with a cheerful, relaxed nature. Stijn is one of the last remaining Dutch shepherds working in the traditional way. We see the shepherd, his sheep and his three loyal dogs crisscrossing nature reserves and farmlands so the herd can graze the land in an eco-friendly way. But nowadays, little remains of the romance and peace that we associate with the centuries-old tradition of sheepherding. Tenders are increasingly hard to acquire—competition from big companies, cheap East European shepherds and smart machinery make Stijn the expensive choice.
- Who directed Sheep Hero?
- Sheep Hero was directed by Ton Van Zantvoort.
- How long is Sheep Hero?
- Sheep Hero has a runtime of 1h 21m (81 minutes).
- What genre is Sheep Hero?
- Sheep Hero is a Documentary film.
- Where was Sheep Hero produced?
- Sheep Hero was produced in Netherlands, Romania.