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The Gathering

Synopsis

Documenting the annual round up of wild Carneddau mountain ponies in Wales - organised by local farmers, it's the only intervention in the ponies' lives, who otherwise graze undisturbed whilst conserving their mountain habitat. The film follows the event, becoming increasingly engulfed in complex dynamics of capture and care.
Official Selection International Short Film Festival Oberhausen 2024 - World premiere
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Details

Year
2024
Type of project
Shorts
Running time
23 min 22 sec
Format
HD Digital
Director
Laura Cooper
Producer
Laura Cooper
Editor
Laura Cooper
Director of Photography
Laura Cooper
Sound
Laura Cooper, Jason von Hockman

Genre

Experimental Welsh

Categories

Documentary

Production Status

Complete

Production Company

Laura Cooper

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