The Shepherd
Gjeteren
Synopsis
While driving to a wedding, a Kurdish family hits a wild animal. When they get out of the car, they see the animal, still alive, at the side of the snowy road. The father, Aram, is forced to decide whether he should kill the animal or attempt to rescue it. This is not Aram’s only struggle as he navigates his place both in his new country as well as within his own family.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brwa Vahabpour
- Screenplay & Story
- Simen August Borgnes
- Original Score
- Irene Tillung
- Original Title
- Gjeteren
- Country of Origin
- Norway
- Spoken Languages
- Kurdish, Norwegian
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Den Norske Filmskolen
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brwa Vahabpour
Simen August Borgnes
Irene Tillung
Annicken Aasheim
Bjørn Vegard Straumsnes
Aurora Huseth Bjørnhaug
Department Leadership Roster
Irene Tillung
Original Music Composer
Nina Buer Brun
Production Design
Aurora Huseth Bjørnhaug
Producer
Simen August Borgnes
Writer
Annicken Aasheim
Director of Photography
Bjørn Vegard Straumsnes
Editor
Brwa Vahabpour
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Shepherd.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Shepherd
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Shepherd about?
While driving to a wedding, a Kurdish family hits a wild animal. When they get out of the car, they see the animal, still alive, at the side of the snowy road. The father, Aram, is forced to decide whether he should kill the animal or attempt to rescue it. This is not Aram’s only struggle as he navigates his place both in his new country as well as within his own family.
Who directed The Shepherd?
The Shepherd was directed by Brwa Vahabpour.
Who stars in The Shepherd?
The principal cast of The Shepherd includes Hamza Agooshi, Rojan Agoshi, Darya Kader, Madia Kadrpour, Siri Helene Müller-Osborne.
When was The Shepherd released and how long is it?
The Shepherd was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Shepherd?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Shepherd was composed by Irene Tillung.