National Canadian Film Day: Bergers (Shepherds)

This National Canadian Film Day, join AIFF for a free screening of SHEPHERDS (2024) directed by Québécois filmmaker Sophie Deraspe (ANTIGONE, 2019)! Featuring breathtaking cinematography and a deeply human story, this beautiful romantic drama won the award for Best Canadian Feature at TIFF 2024.

BERGERS (SHEPHERDS)

FREE SCREENING

Wednesday April 16, 7PM | Cineplex Cinemas Park Lane

Tired of city life, a Québécois 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.

Director: Sophie Deraspe

Runtime: 113 min

Screening in partnership with Reel Canada

Tickets can be reserved in advance but walkups will also be welcomed on the day of.