Butenland (2020)

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Jan Gerdes is a third-generation dairy farmer, but he struggles with his conscience when the milk yield decreases and he has to sell his cows to the slaughterhouse. After suffering a burn-out, he decides to give up his farm. On the day his last cows are due to be transported to the slaughterhouse, he finds that there's no room for twelve of the cows. Instead of ordering another transport, he and his partner Karin Mück decide to keep them. This is the birth of 'Hof Butenland' - the first cow retirement home in Germany.

Director: Marc Pierschel
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 82 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Alice Bacher
Cinematography: Marc Pierschel, Steffi Köhler
Editing: Marc Pierschel
Production: mindjazz pictures, Blackrabbit Images
Country: Germany
Language: Deutsch
Original Language: de
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Butenland about?
Jan Gerdes is a third-generation dairy farmer, but he struggles with his conscience when the milk yield decreases and he has to sell his cows to the slaughterhouse. After suffering a burn-out, he decides to give up his farm. On the day his last cows are due to be transported to the slaughterhouse, he finds that there's no room for twelve of the cows. Instead of ordering another transport, he and his partner Karin Mück decide to keep them. This is the birth of 'Hof Butenland' - the first cow retirement home in Germany.
Who directed Butenland?
Butenland was directed by Marc Pierschel.
Who stars in Butenland?
Butenland stars Jan Gerdes, Karin Mück, Oliver Janssens, Gabriele Missalla, Annika Werb, Karen Duve.
How long is Butenland?
Butenland has a runtime of 1h 22m (82 minutes).
What genre is Butenland?
Butenland is a Documentary film.
Where was Butenland produced?
Butenland was produced in Germany.