Film Lens
A Shepherd follows Félix, a young shepherd in the French Pre-Alps, as he leads a solitary life caring for his family's herd with his father. From autumn to spring, they tend to the animals in dense holm oak forests. Each summer, Félix walks over 200 kilometers to guide the herd to the mountain pastures of the Ubaye Valley in the High Alps.
The film captures Félix's isolated existence, which is marked by the presence of wolves and his deep connection to nature. It presents the realities of living off the grid and the challenges faced by those who choose a life removed from modern society.
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