Description
Shepherds of the Earth - Journey into the Cradle of Humankind, where ancient traditions, disappearing wildlife, and the struggle for survival reveal a fascinating and complex relationship between humans and nature.
Shepherds of the Earth (2022)
Director: Iiris Härmä
Writers: Iiris Härmä
Stars: Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares, Job Nasak, Mar Cabeza
Genre: Documentary, Nature, Wildlife, Anthropology, Conservation
Country: Finland
Language: English, Daasanach
Also Known As: Luomakunnan vartijat, Pastores de la Tierra
Release Date: February 1, 2022 (Finland)
Filming Location: Turkana, Northern Kenya
Synopsis:
Deep in the remote landscapes of northern Kenya lies one of the most extraordinary places on Earth: the Cradle of Humankind, a region where some of the earliest chapters of human history have been uncovered.
Today, this harsh and beautiful land is home to the Daasanach, an indigenous pastoralist community whose traditions and ancient stories preserve a remarkable connection to the natural world.
When Spanish ethnobiologist Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares travels to the region to investigate the relationship between humans and nature, he meets Job Nasak, a local guide who introduces him to the daily lives, beliefs, and ancestral knowledge of his people.
Fascinated by traditional stories filled with wild animals, Álvaro begins documenting these tales. But his journey takes an unexpected turn when he discovers a disturbing reality: many of the animals celebrated in these ancient stories have nearly disappeared from the surrounding landscape.
As the documentary unfolds, the contrasting perspectives of scientists and local communities reveal a complex struggle involving disappearing wildlife, poaching, scarce natural resources, and the challenges of preserving centuries-old traditions.
Through breathtaking landscapes, intimate encounters, and thought-provoking discoveries, Shepherds of the Earth explores the fragile relationship between humanity and the environment.
A remarkable journey into one of Africa's least-known regions, this documentary raises a powerful question: Can humanity protect the natural world while preserving the cultures that have lived alongside it for generations?
Reviews:
Winner of the NGO Mondo Special Prize at the Matsalu Nature Film Festival (2022).
Also Known As (AKA): Luomakunnan vartijat (Finland), Pastores de la Tierra (Spain)
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