Life in the mountains of rural France is far from idyllic and comes with its own stresses and anxieties. [Shepherds] underscores it with strikingly evocative imagery of the landscape that dwells on the contradictions inherent in nature...

Ultimately, Shepherds is a victory for Deraspe, her actors, and us. Just think twice before quitting your own 9 to 5 to try your hand at guarding a flock.

Somewhere between a picture postcard beauty and intimate unraveling, this pastoral symphony offers itself as a quietly measured act of faith in escaping toward what's essential. [Full review in Spanish]

Overall, an inspiring story of making changes in one’s life, and the promise of nature, connection and love. “Words aren’t happiness. Being is”.