Sheep Hero
81 mins
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.
Ton Van Zantvoort
Director
ANNEROSE LANGEVELD
Sound
Marc Thelosen
Co-Producer
Gys Zevenbergen
Editor
Koert Davidse
Co-Director
Ralf Verbeek
Editor
IRIS VAN DE RIJT
Producer's Assistant
Roy Bemelmans
Compositor
Joost Seelen
Documentation & Support
OLIVIER NIJS
Sound
Ton Van Zantvoort
Screenplay