Winter Nomads (2012)

Winter Nomads (2012) poster

Pascal, 53, and Carole, 28, are shepherds. In the month of November 2010, they embark on their long winter transhumance: four months during which they will have to cover 600 km in the Swiss-French region, accompanied by three donkeys, four dogs and eight hundred sheep. An exceptional adventure is about to begin: they brave the cold and the bad weather day in day out, with a canvas cover and animal skins as their only shelter at night. This saga reveals a tough and exacting profession, requiring constant improvisation and unflinching attention to nature, the animals and the cosmos. An eventful journey with surprise encounters, moving reunions with farmer friends, nostalgic figures of country life that is shrinking away fast. Αn adventure film, a contemporary road movie, a reflection of our current world, which takes us back to our roots and our inner questions.

Director: Manuel von Stürler
Genre: Documentary, History
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Olivia Pedroli
Cinematography: Camille Cottagnoud
Editing: Karine Sudan
Production: Louise Productions, SRG SSR, ARTE, RTS
Country: Germany, France, Switzerland
Language: Français
Original Language: fr

Keywords

flock of sheep, artfilm

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Winter Nomads about?
Pascal, 53, and Carole, 28, are shepherds. In the month of November 2010, they embark on their long winter transhumance: four months during which they will have to cover 600 km in the Swiss-French region, accompanied by three donkeys, four dogs and eight hundred sheep. An exceptional adventure is about to begin: they brave the cold and the bad weather day in day out, with a canvas cover and animal skins as their only shelter at night. This saga reveals a tough and exacting profession, requiring constant improvisation and unflinching attention to nature, the animals and the cosmos. An eventful journey with surprise encounters, moving reunions with farmer friends, nostalgic figures of country life that is shrinking away fast. Αn adventure film, a contemporary road movie, a reflection of our current world, which takes us back to our roots and our inner questions.
Who directed Winter Nomads?
Winter Nomads was directed by Manuel von Stürler.
Who stars in Winter Nomads?
Winter Nomads stars Pascal Eguisier, Carole Noblanc, Jean-Paul Peguiron.
How long is Winter Nomads?
Winter Nomads has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
What genre is Winter Nomads?
Winter Nomads is a Documentary, History film.
Where was Winter Nomads produced?
Winter Nomads was produced in Germany, France, Switzerland.