Mountain
Springtime in northern Albania sparks the herding of goats from the lowlands, up to the towering mountainsides. Prek Gjoni is moving his livestock with the help of Jovalin. Will broken shoes and an umbrella suffice for the 4-day walk?
Dir. Grégoire Verbeke - 15min - 2018 - Belgium
"It is a land out of time—the air is thick with the magic of old Albanian myths" - The Atlantic
"A small film, able to convey the image and soul of the mountains. Through the transhumance of a herd of goats, led by and old man and his young helper, the director recounts the beauty and the fatigue of life, with a clear vision and coherent narrative, both affectionate and absolute.” - Film Festival della Lessinia 2018 - Jury Award
“For the expressive dedication to an artistic, as well as anthropological journey.” - Tirana Film Festival 2018 - Best Documentary Short
"captures images of fragile beauty" - Cinergie.be
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Mountain - Trailer
Springtime in northern Albania sparks the herding of goats from the lowlands, up to the towering mountainsides. Prek Gjoni is moving his livestock with the help of Jovalin. Will broken shoes and an umbrella suffice for the 4-day walk?