SHEPHERDS
Directed by
Sophie Deraspe
Written by
Sophie Deraspe, Mathyas Lefebure
Inspired by the novel
D’où viens-tu, berger? published by Leméac
With
Félix-Antoine Duval, Solène Rigot, Guilaine Londez, Michel Benizri, David Ayala, Véronique Ruggia Saura, Younès Boucif, Bruno Raffaelli, Aloïse Sauvage
Details
2024 – Canada / France – French – 113 minutes – Color
Awards & Festivals
– Toronto International Film Festival *Best Canadian Film
– Festival Cinemania *Opening film and Prix du rayonnement Air Canada – Quebec Films Competition
Distribution
Canada
Maison 4:3
International
Pyramide International
Trailer
Photos
Synopsis
Mathyas trades in his Montreal life as a young advertising executive to become a shepherd in the South of France. But the harsh realities of the pastoral world force him to question his romantic vision of the profession. A visit from Elise, a civil servant who has abruptly quit her job, gives Mathyas’ quest a new direction. Together, with a herd in their care, they embark on a journey towards a new way of life in the mountains.
CREW
Director : Sophie Deraspe
Writers : Sophie Deraspe, Mathyas Lefebure
Producers : Kim McCraw, Luc Déry, Élaine Hébert – micro_scope (Canada) Caroline Bonmarchand, Xenia Sulyma – Avenue B Productions (France)
Cinematographer : Vincent Gonneville
Production designer : André-Line Beauparlant
Costume designer : Éric Poirier
Editor : Stéphane Lafleur
Original score: Philippe Brault
Sound: Stephen De Oliveira, Olivier Calvert, Hans Laitres