Shepherds of the Earth
Luomakunnan vartijat
Synopsis
The region of Lake Turkana, located in Kenya and Ethiopia, is considered to be “the Cradle of Humankind”. Among other finds, primate fossils from millions of years ago have been discovered in the region. But what about the region’s modern inhabitants and their relationship to their environment? Iiris Härmä, whose previous work includes the award-winning Leaving Africa, had the chance of joining Helsinki University’s researchers, Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares and Mar Cabeza, on their pre-pandemic trip to study the Daasanach people’s relationship to their environment through traditional animal tales. The researchers hope that storytelling would help to bridge the gap between people’s everyday lives and conservation efforts.
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- Director
- Iiris Härmä
- Screenplay & Story
- Iiris Härmä
- Original Score
- Per Störby Jutbring
- Original Title
- Luomakunnan vartijat
- Country of Origin
- Finland
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Guerilla Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Iiris Härmä
Iiris Härmä
Per Störby Jutbring
Matti Näränen
Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Department Leadership Roster
Iiris Härmä
Director
Iiris Härmä
Writer
Matti Näränen
Editor
Visa Koiso-Kanttila
Producer
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What is Shepherds of the Earth about?
The region of Lake Turkana, located in Kenya and Ethiopia, is considered to be “the Cradle of Humankind”. Among other finds, primate fossils from millions of years ago have been discovered in the region. But what about the region’s modern inhabitants and their relationship to their environment? Iiris Härmä, whose previous work includes the award-winning Leaving Africa, had the chance of joining Helsinki University’s researchers, Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares and Mar Cabeza, on their pre-pandemic trip to study the Daasanach people’s relationship to their environment through traditional animal tales. The researchers hope that storytelling would help to bridge the gap between people’s everyday lives and conservation efforts.
Who directed Shepherds of the Earth?
Shepherds of the Earth was directed by Iiris Härmä.
Who stars in Shepherds of the Earth?
The principal cast of Shepherds of the Earth includes Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares, Mar Cabeza.
When was Shepherds of the Earth released and how long is it?
Shepherds of the Earth was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Shepherds of the Earth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Shepherds of the Earth was composed by Per Störby Jutbring.