Eight hundred sheep travel 600 kilometers across the Swiss-French region over four months as shepherds Pascal and Carole face harsh winter conditions.
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Eight hundred sheep travel 600 kilometers across the Swiss-French region over four months as shepherds Pascal and Carole face harsh winter conditions.
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Pascal Eguisier and Carole Noblanc traverse the Swiss-French region in November 2010. They conduct a winter transhumance, covering 600 kilometers over four months while guiding 800 sheep, three donkeys, and four dogs. Facing severe weather, they construct shelter using a canvas cover and animal skins. Along the way, they meet fellow farmers and reflect on the challenges of modern shepherding and connections within a changing rural community.
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- Follow Pascal and Carole's winter trek across Switzerland and France.
- Meet the animals, including three donkeys and four dogs.
- Discover the emotional ties within rural shepherding communities.
Did You Know
- Pascal and Carole traveled 600 kilometers during their winter transhumance.
- They were accompanied by eight hundred sheep on their journey.
- The film was directed by Manuel von Stürler and released in 2012.
- The transhumance took place over four months, starting in November 2010.
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What distance do Pascal and Carole cover during their winter transhumance?
They cover 600 kilometers over four months.
How many sheep do Pascal and Carole have with them?
They have eight hundred sheep accompanying them.
What animals accompany Pascal and Carole on their journey?
They are accompanied by three donkeys and four dogs.
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