Festival cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke presents Bergers (Shepherds)

Baobab café de quartier

Sherbrooke

April 22, 2026

6:30 PM

Free

French

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Bergers (Shepherds)

Director Sophie Deraspe

Run Time 113min

Genre Drama

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Summary

Tired of city life, a Québecois man leaves everything behind to pursue his dream of becoming a shepherd in rural France, where he must work illegally at a craft he knows almost nothing about. While the work proves more difficult than he’d imagined, everything changes when he wins over the like-minded Élise with his dreams of a pastoral life together. The two commit to a summer-long journey together in the mountains – with 800 sheep, and all the challenges that come with them.

Featuring breathtaking cinematography and a deeply human story, this beautiful romantic drama won the award for Best Canadian Feature at TIFF 2024.

Cast Michel Benizri, David Ayala, Félix-Antoine Duval, Solène Rigot

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Guest

Sophie Deraspe

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Deraspe has made several feature films, including Les loups (The Wolves), the critically acclaimed Les signes vitaux (Vital Signs), and Antigone,which won six Canadian Screen Awards. Her documentary work includes A Gay Girl in Damascus: The Amina Profile, and the series La Vie nous arrive (Life Happens to Us). She has also directed episodes of Bête noire (Black Beast), and Motel Paradis. Bergers (Shepherds), premiered and won Best Canadian Feature at TIFF 2024.

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Festival cinéma du monde de Sherbrooke presents Bergers (Shepherds)

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