Winter Nomads (2012)
Hiver nomade
Overview
Pascal, 53, and Carole, 28, are shepherds. In the month of November 2010, they embark on their long winter transhumance: four months during which they will have to cover 600 km in the Swiss-French region, accompanied by three donkeys, four dogs and eight hundred sheep. An exceptional adventure is about to begin: they brave the cold and the bad weather day in day out, with a canvas cover and animal skins as their only shelter at night. This saga reveals a tough and exacting profession, requiring constant improvisation and unflinching attention to nature, the animals and the cosmos. An eventful journey with surprise encounters, moving reunions with farmer friends, nostalgic figures of country life that is shrinking away fast. Αn adventure film, a contemporary road movie, a reflection of our current world, which takes us back to our roots and our inner questions.
Where to watch Winter Nomads
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germany | Sooner | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max | Orange VOD, VIVA by videofutur, Premiere Max |
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What is Winter Nomads about?
Pascal, 53, and Carole, 28, are shepherds. In the month of November 2010, they embark on their long winter transhumance: four months during which they will have to cover 600 km in the Swiss-French region, accompanied by three donkeys, four dogs and eight hundred sheep. An exceptional adventure is about to begin: they brave the cold and the bad weather day in day out, with a canvas cover and animal skins as their only shelter at night. This saga reveals a tough and exacting profession, requiring constant improvisation and unflinching attention to nature, the animals and the cosmos. An eventful journey with surprise encounters, moving reunions with farmer friends, nostalgic figures of country life that is shrinking away fast. Αn adventure film, a contemporary road movie, a reflection of our current world, which takes us back to our roots and our inner questions. Winter Nomads is a Documentary, History movie, released on 2012-12-20, runtime 90 minutes.
Is Winter Nomads worth watching?
TMDB users rate Winter Nomads 7.1 out of 10 from 21 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Winter Nomads?
In Germany, Winter Nomads streams on Sooner and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 1 more country. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Manuel von Stürler
Cast
- Pascal Eguisier as Self
- Carole Noblanc as Self
- Jean-Paul Peguiron as Self
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