The Shepherd and the Bear is an 2024 internationally co-produced documentary film, directed and produced by Max Keegan. It follows an aging shepherd in the Pyrenees, struggling to find a successor as bears prey on his flock.
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| Directed by | Max Keegan |
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| Edited by | Sabine Emiliani |
| Music by | Amine Bouhafa |
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| Distributed by | Jour2Fête |
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Running time | 101 minutes |
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| Language | English |
It had its world premiere at the Camden International Film Festival on September 15, 2024.
Premise
editAn aging shepherd in the Pyrenees, struggles to find a successor as bears prey on his flock.
Production
editJesse Moss and Amanda McBaine served as producers.[1]
The film received support from the SFFILM Documentary Film Fund.[2]
Release
editIt had its world premiere at the Camden International Film Festival on September 15, 2024.[3] It also screened at International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam on November 16, 2024,[4] Shortly after, Jour2Fête acquired French distribution rights to the film.[5] Big Sky Documentary Film Festival on February 21, 2025,[6] Full Frame Documentary Film Festival on April 3, 2025,[7][8] and Visions du Réel on April 9, 2025.[9]
References
edit- ^ Ntim, Zac (November 5, 2024). "Non-Fiction Agency Indox Boards Buzzy Festival Titles 'The Shepherd And The Bear' & 'There Was, There Was Not'". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ^ "Meet the 2023 SFFILM Documentary Film Fund Recipients". San Francisco International Film Festival. December 15, 2023. Retrieved July 28, 2024.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (September 5, 2024). "'The Shepherd And The Bear' Added To Camden International Film Festival As Surprise Closing Night Film: "Unforgettable, Visually Stunning"". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ^ Carey, Matthew (November 17, 2024). "'The Shepherd And The Bear': Ursine Rewilding Program Triggers Intense Conflict – International Documentary Festival Amsterdam". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ^ Keslassy, Elsa (November 20, 2024). "IDFA-Premiering Documentary 'The Shepherd and the Bear' Bought by Jour2Fete for French Distribution (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ^ "Big Sky Documentary Film Festival highlights: February 21". Victoria Advocate. February 20, 2025. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ^ "The Shepherd and the Bear". Full Frame Documentary Film Festival. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ^ Morfoot, Addie (March 11, 2025). "Full Frame Documentary Film Festival Unveils Lineup Featuring 16 Sundance Docs (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Retrieved March 15, 2025.
- ^ "The Shepherd and the Bear". Visions du Réel. Retrieved March 15, 2025.