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71 minPGdocumentary
7.5/ 10(3 ratings)• TMDB

Synopsis

Félix walks over 200 kilometers each summer to guide his family's herd to the mountain pastures of the Ubaye Valley in the High Alps.

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Why Watch

  • Meet Félix, a young shepherd living in the French Pre-Alps.
  • Follow Félix's 200-kilometer trek to mountain pastures.
  • See the impact of wolves on a shepherd's life.

Did You Know

  • Félix walks over 200 kilometers each summer to reach mountain pastures.
  • The film is set in the French Pre-Alps, specifically the Ubaye Valley.
  • Félix tends to his family's herd alongside his father from autumn to spring.
  • The documentary has a runtime of 71 minutes.

Perfect For

Nature loversDocumentary enthusiastsFans of rural life
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does Félix do in the French Pre-Alps?

Félix is a young shepherd who tends to his family's herd alongside his father.

How far does Félix walk each summer with his herd?

Each summer, Félix walks over 200 kilometers to guide the herd to the mountain pastures of the Ubaye Valley in the High Alps.

What challenges does Félix face in his life as a shepherd?

Félix's isolated existence is marked by the presence of wolves and the challenges of living a life removed from modern society.

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