Bruce Experiences: French Film Series: Bergers (Shepherds)
Sunday, April 13, 2025, 1:30–4:00 pm
Join us for a special screening of Shepherds (Bergers), the latest feature film by acclaimed director Sophie Deraspe, winner of the Best Canadian Film award at TIFF 2024. Adapted from Mathyas Lefebure’s semi-autobiographical novel D’où viens-tu, berger?, this poignant drama follows a man’s radical life transformation as he trades in his fast-paced career in Montreal for the solitude and challenges of shepherding in the South of France.
After burning out in his job as an advertising executive, Mathyas (Félix-Antoine Duval) leaves city life behind to become a shepherd in Provence. But his romanticized vision of pastoral life is quickly tested by its harsh realities. When Élise (Solène Rigot), a civil servant who abruptly quits her job, joins him, the two embark on a life-changing journey through the rugged mountains, learning the ancient tradition of transhumance—herding sheep across the landscape with the changing seasons. A deeply immersive and visually stunning film, Shepherds is a reflection on resilience, self-discovery, and the pursuit of an alternative way of life in an ever-modernizing world.
Reception of with cheeses and beer from Québec hosted by: Marie-Josée Duquette, Attachée à la Culture et aux Affaires francophones et éducatives, Culture, Francophone and Academic Affairs Attachée Délégation du Québec à Boston, Quebec Government Office in Boston
Reception of with cheeses and beer from Québec hosted by:
Marie-Josée Duquette
Attachée à la Culture et aux Affaires francophones et éducatives
Culture, Francophone and Academic Affairs Attachée
Délégation du Québec à Boston
Quebec Government Office in Boston
About Focus on French Cinema
Since its inception, Focus on French Cinema (FFC), organized by the Alliance Française of Greenwich, has served as a premier platform for showcasing outstanding French-language films. By offering screenings, workshops, and various cultural initiatives, FFC fosters a deeper connection between diverse audiences and the vibrant world of French cinema.
About The Bruce
The Bruce serves as a vibrant hub for cultural and artistic engagement, committed to cultivating spaces where art, dialogue, and community flourish. Its collaboration with FFC highlights a shared mission to celebrate creative expression and build global connections.
About the Film Series.
Cinema has always been a powerful medium for storytelling, cultural expression, and emotional resonance. Among the world's many cinematic traditions, few are as celebrated as French and Francophone cinema, renowned for its artistry, depth, and innovation. In a groundbreaking collaboration, The Bruce and Focus on French Cinema (FFC) present a special retrospective event: A Look Back at 20 Years of the Best of French and Francophone Cinema (2005–2025).
This exceptional partnership brings together two leading advocates of cultural enrichment and cinema. The Bruce, a distinguished platform for fostering artistic dialogue, joins forces with Focus on French Cinema, an acclaimed organization devoted to showcasing the diversity and richness of French-language films to international audiences.
