Butenland
Synopsis
Jan Gerdes is a third-generation dairy farmer, but he struggles with his conscience when the milk yield decreases and he has to sell his cows to the slaughterhouse. After suffering a burn-out, he decides to give up his farm. On the day his last cows are due to be transported to the slaughterhouse, he finds that there's no room for twelve of the cows. Instead of ordering another transport, he and his partner Karin Mück decide to keep them. This is the birth of 'Hof Butenland' - the first cow retirement home in Germany.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Marc Pierschel
- Screenplay & Story
- Marc Pierschel
- Original Score
- Alice Bacher
- Original Title
- Butenland
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Production Studios
- mindjazz pictures, Blackrabbit Images
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Marc Pierschel
Marc Pierschel
Alice Bacher
Marc Pierschel, Steffi Köhler
Marc Pierschel
Marc Pierschel
Department Leadership Roster
Marc Pierschel
Director of Photography
Steffi Köhler
Director of Photography
Marc Pierschel
Director
Marc Pierschel
Screenplay
Marc Pierschel
Producer
Marc Pierschel
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Butenland.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Butenland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Butenland about?
Jan Gerdes is a third-generation dairy farmer, but he struggles with his conscience when the milk yield decreases and he has to sell his cows to the slaughterhouse. After suffering a burn-out, he decides to give up his farm. On the day his last cows are due to be transported to the slaughterhouse, he finds that there's no room for twelve of the cows. Instead of ordering another transport, he and his partner Karin Mück decide to keep them. This is the birth of 'Hof Butenland' - the first cow retirement home in Germany.
Who directed Butenland?
Butenland was directed by Marc Pierschel.
Who stars in Butenland?
The principal cast of Butenland includes Jan Gerdes, Karin Mück, Oliver Janssens, Gabriele Missalla, Annika Werb.
When was Butenland released and how long is it?
Butenland was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 22m.
Who composed the musical score for Butenland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Butenland was composed by Alice Bacher.