The Great Mountain Sheep Gather

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2 жыл бұрын

Scafell Pike is England’s tallest mountain and home to a flock of native Herdwick sheep. Every summer their shepherd must gather these notoriously hardy sheep and bring them down to the farm for shearing.
The Great Mountain Sheep Gather charts this journey across the fells with epic bird’s-eye view drone photography descending into the valley below. This timeless event has taken place in the Lake District for over a thousand years. Opening at dawn with the shepherd blindly navigating the foggy peaks and crags, this film reveals the skill, knowledge and bravery needed to care for his flock in this rugged land.
As the fog lifts to expose the breath-taking landscape and the small pockets of sheep merge into one big group, the voice of Lakeland shepherd, Andrew Harrison, allows us to see this unique world through his eyes - the knowledge of the dogs, farmers and sheep passed down from generation to generation for centuries; the challenges of life in the fells; and the conflict posed by visitors and the 21st Century.
Specially commissioned poetry written by Mark Pajak, and read by Maxine Peake, provides a counterpoint to the shepherd’s insights throughout this slow TV film. The programme’s unique visual perspective includes riding along on a dog, a sheep, and the shepherd himself. The bleats, barks and birdsong echoing down the valley create an evocative natural soundtrack.
Once the flock has assembled as one, this immersive chronicle follows the group as they descend and are greeted by sunshine and a sense of relief as they arrive at the farm. Five hundred sheep must now be sheared - the tale of a shepherd’s life.
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@knittingdoula 3 ай бұрын

Those of us for whom the Lake District, and the sight of Herdwick sheep, hold deep love and caring for the land (no matter where we live) will find this video comforting and calming. This is a beautiful testament to the hard work of fell farmers and shepherds who work the land. Whenever I'm in England, I visit the Lakes, and there's not a day that goes by that I don't miss the land, the Herdwick, and most especially the proud and decent-hearted people who live there. Thank you for sharing this with the world.

@selanfeltvcam1473 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely one of the most amazing slow films of deep cinematic beauty and deceptive simplicity.

@Firebrand55 2 жыл бұрын

Addicted to your phone? Fuel bills getting you down? Cost of living weighing heavily? Relax and watch this riveting doc. There's something peaceful about this sheep gather that creeps over you. It's something to with the rawness of nature, the traditional, the natural way of life outside the Digital Age. Andrew Harrison delivers a master class on how to narrate by keeping one's mouth mostly shut; letting the images tell the story, ( tv presenters take note)...Maxine Peake reads the poetry. The drone footage is just perfect a credit to the production team. I loved it. You will too if you settle down, turn the smartphone off and immerse yourself in this extraordinary doc.