Shepherds
Synopsis
"Shepherds" shows how cattle are a constitutive element of the entire social life in Lesotho, a tiny country enclaved within the territory of South Africa. Cows have a deeply symbolic and material significance, and owning them is thus of very great value. The film was made in a jail where cattle thieves are held. They relate episodes from their lives and talk about why they are there.
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Teboho Edkins
- Original Title
- Shepherds
- Country of Origin
- France, Germany, Lesotho, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Teboho Edkins
Department Leadership Roster
Teboho Edkins
Director
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What is Shepherds about?
"Shepherds" shows how cattle are a constitutive element of the entire social life in Lesotho, a tiny country enclaved within the territory of South Africa. Cows have a deeply symbolic and material significance, and owning them is thus of very great value. The film was made in a jail where cattle thieves are held. They relate episodes from their lives and talk about why they are there.
Who directed Shepherds?
Shepherds was directed by Teboho Edkins.
Who stars in Shepherds?
The principal cast of Shepherds includes Not specified.
When was Shepherds released and how long is it?
Shepherds was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 27m.