Shepherds in Neuneinhalb: A Moving Film about Freedom and New Beginnings


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Shepherds (Subtitled): Between the Longing for Freedom and Harsh Reality
A young advertising professional from Montreal turns his back on his hectic everyday life and seeks a freer, self-determined life as a shepherd in Provence. On Sunday, November 15, 2026, the Kunst- und Kulturhaus Neuneinhalb in Bayreuth will show this tragicomic film narrative in the original French with subtitles.
A Departure with Open Eyes
The film begins with a radical decision: Mathyas leaves the vibrant world of advertising and exchanges offices, appointments, and performance pressure for vastness, wind, and flocks of sheep. At first, Provence appears as a landscape of longing, but behind the romantic image of simple living lies a reality that demands physical work, solitude, and responsibility.
Between Idyllic Landscapes and Everyday Burdens
Shepherds connects comedic moments with a serious look at the question of how another life plan can succeed. The rugged landscape does not merely serve as a backdrop but acts as a dramatic counterpart: it challenges the protagonist, contradicts his ideas, and forces him to redefine freedom.
Tragicomedy in Original Language
The screening in the original version with subtitles preserves the unique sound of the characters and their environment. With a runtime of approximately 115 minutes, the film unfolds its impact between quiet observation, dry humor, and touching moments. The evening focuses on deceleration, self-determination, and the question of what price a new beginning carries.
A Unique Stage Experience in the Cinema
In the Kunst- und Kulturhaus Neuneinhalb, the concentrated theater atmosphere of a cultural venue meets the visual power of cinema. Light, acoustics, and the large screen condense Provence into a sensual space of experience. The audience's reaction thrives on the interplay of cheerful situations and thoughtful nuances – a cinema visit for people who appreciate stories about departures and self-discovery.
Conclusion: Freedom Begins Where the Dream is Tested
Shepherds tells the story of a drop-out who does not simply realize his ideals but sharpens them against reality. The screening in Bayreuth promises a clever, atmospheric tragicomedy about work, nature, and the courage to change. Those who experience cinema as an intense stage experience with social resonance should discover this evening live at Neuneinhalb.
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