Sheep Hero

Sheep Hero
Anthropocene
Ton van Zantvoort
Netherlands
2018
81min
Dutch

Sheep Hero tells the story of Shepherd Stijn, an outspoken idealist who may have been born in the wrong place and era. He feels at home on the quiet heathlands tending his sheep, far away from today’s hectic Western society. Stijn and his family fight to maintain their quiet and simple life, but this is proving to be increasingly difficult in a densely populated, modern world where the power of money and mass production outweighs good intentions and slow traditions. The family is heading towards a turning point: they can either continue their downward spiral or throw in the towel. The film reveals the constant physical and mental struggle of the protagonist as he tries to strike a balance between his ancient profession and being a modern-day entrepreneur.

Projections: 
11.15. Friday 17:15
Kino - Small Hall
English Subtitle
11.17. Sunday 14:15
Kino - Big Hall
English Subtitle
Producer: 
Ton van Zantvoort
Co-producer: 
Marc Thelosen
Koert Davidse
Editor: 
Ralf Verbeek
Gys Zevenbergen
Camera: 
Ton van Zantvoort
Sound: 
Jeroen Goeijers
Music: 
Roy Bemelmans
Production info: 
NEWTON film, seriousFilm
Distribution info: 
Newton Film, Ton van Zantvoort, festivals@newtonfilm.nl
Festivals: 
IDFA 2018 - World premiere in competition
One World Prague 2019
Visions du Réel 2019
Awards: 
European Cinematography Award Winner 2019