Sheep Hero
6.9
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.
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Ton Van Zantvoort Director · Ralf Verbeek Editor Gys Zevenbergen Editor
First release November 17, 2018 · Produced in Netherlands, Romania · Original title Schapenheld
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Production
Netherlands · Romania
Produced in
Languages
Original title
Schapenheld
Original language
Dutch
Spoken on screen
Dutch
Release dates
Netherlands · November 17, 2018
Premiere · International Documentary Filmfestival Amsterdam
Netherlands · February 21, 2019
Theatrical
No release date listed for United States.
Belgium
May 15, 2019 · Theatrical
France
June 9, 2021 · Theatrical
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