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Addicted to Sheep

Synopsis

Charting a year in the life of a tenant hill farmer and his family as they try to breed the perfect sheep. Through the rain, shine, sleet and snow we see them toil away against the stunning landscapes of North East England, and witness the hard work and good humour that binds this remote community together.
Beautifully observed and laugh-out-loud funny, this heart warming film provides an insight into the past, present and future of a way of life far removed from the high-tech hustle and bustle of modern life.
Sheffield Doc/Fest 2016 - World premiere

Details

Year
2014
Type of film
Features
Running time
86 mins
Format
DV: HD, 16:9
Director
Magali Pettier 1st Feature
Producer
Magali Pettier and Jan Cawood
Editor
Matt Dennis
Screenwriter
Magali Pettier
Director of Photography
Magali Pettier
Sound
Hugh Sherlock, Steve Lee
Composer
James Burrell
Principal cast
Tom, Kay, Jack, Hetty and Esme Hutchinson
Additional Sound
Chris Watson
Dubbing Mixer
Nigel Crooks
Film Images
©Magali Pettier/Provenance Films

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