Shepherds at filmforum Duisburg: A quiet film about departure and reality
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Shepherds at filmforum Duisburg: A dropout film between expansiveness, contradiction, and truthfulness
With Shepherds, filmforum Duisburg presents a quiet, intensely observed theatrical experience on screen: The story of burnt-out copywriter Mathyas leads him out of urban hustle into Provence, where the dream of a new beginning becomes a harsh test. The film is based on the semi-autobiographical novel by Mathyas Lefebure and was directed by Sophie Deraspe as a calm, realistic dropout film. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/hirten-51896/))
Between longing and overwhelm
Mathyas leaves Headline and Deadline, but nature does not respond with salvation, but with headwinds. Wolves, weather, and the skepticism of the people in the village turn the desire for freedom into a dramatic trial. It is exactly in this that the strength of this production lies: It romanticizes nothing, it observes precisely, and unfolds its tension from the friction between inner departure and outer reality. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/hirten-51896/))
Landscape as a stage for feelings
The magnificent landscape shots carry the film with an almost lyrical clarity. Sometimes sparse, sometimes lush green, they open a space where acting and dramaturgy can work without noise. Félix-Antoine Duval and Solène Rigot shape a credible duo, whose quiet audience reactions stem from amazement, empathy, and recognition. The Toronto Film Festival highlighted the premiere with the world premiere of this off-road movie. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/hirten-51896/))
The filmforum as a fitting venue
The filmforum at Dellplatz is considered Germany's first municipal cinema and offers a characterful setting for demanding film art with its atmosphere reminiscent of a 1950s movie palace. The auditorium is air-conditioned, the box office opens early on days with performances, and there are parking options around Dellplatz. The route is signposted from Friedrich-Wilhelm-Platz. ([duisburg.de](https://duisburg.de/tourismus/stadt_erleben/freizeitundaktiv/filmforum?utm_source=openai))
Practical information for the visit
The screening on September 15, 2026, begins at 5:45 PM and falls within the regular screening times of the filmforum. The film lasts 113 minutes; a break is not indicated. For ticket purchases, the filmforum specifies an entrance price of 8.90 euros from Tuesday to Thursday, reduced 7.50 euros. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/hirten-51896/))
Conclusion
Shepherds promises a quiet, visually powerful cinema evening full of existential tension, scenic grandeur, and finely observed acting. Anyone who loves films that do not just tell but resonate should not miss this appointment at filmforum Duisburg. ([filmforum.de](https://filmforum.de/filme/hirten-51896/))
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