Mathyas, an aspiring writer, trades his life in Montréal as a young advertising executive for that of a shepherd in the South of France. But the road to his desired pastoral tranquility is filled with hard work. A visit from Elise, a civil servant who boldly quit her job, gives Mathyas' quest a new direction. Together, they embark on a transhumance. Facing the challenges of the mountains, with a herd to take care of, they will forge a new life for themselves.
Language: French
Subtitles: Italian
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Director
Sophie Deraspe
One of the leading figures of Canadian cinema, Sophie Deraspe fell in love with cinema through her Visual Arts and Literature studies. As both a filmmaker and cinematographer, she worked primarily within the realms of documentary before making her first feature, MISSING VICTOR PELLERIN (2006). Her films have been shown in many international festivals and won numerous awards.
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