Sheep Hero
Schapenheld
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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IDFA 2018 | Trailer | Sheep Hero
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-24
Release History & Theatrical Window
International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ton Van Zantvoort
- Screenplay & Story
- Ton Van Zantvoort
- Original Title
- Schapenheld
- Country of Origin
- Netherlands, Romania
- Spoken Languages
- Dutch
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- NEWTON film | seriousFilm
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ton Van Zantvoort
Ton Van Zantvoort
Gys Zevenbergen, Ralf Verbeek
Department Leadership Roster
Ton Van Zantvoort
Director
Gys Zevenbergen
Editor
Ralf Verbeek
Editor
Ton Van Zantvoort
Screenplay
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Frequently Asked Questions About Sheep Hero
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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.
Who stars in Sheep Hero?
The principal cast of Sheep Hero includes Not specified.
When was Sheep Hero released and how long is it?
Sheep Hero was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.