Shepherds of the Earth (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2022, Shepherds of the Earth is a notable film directed by Iiris Härmä.
What it’s about. The region of Lake Turkana, located in Kenya and Ethiopia, is considered to be “the Cradle of Humankind”. Among other finds, primate fossils from millions of years ago have been discovered in the region. But what about the region’s modern inhabitants and their relationship to their environment? Iiris Härmä, whose previous work includes the award-winning Leaving Africa, had the chance of joining Helsinki University’s researchers, Álvaro Fernández-Llamazares and Mar Cabeza, on their pre-pandemic trip to study the Daasanach people’s relationship to their environment through traditional animal tales. The researchers hope that storytelling would help to bridge the gap between people’s everyday lives and conservation efforts.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Shepherds of the Earth has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shepherds of the Earth page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shepherds of the Earth (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shepherds of the Earth change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shepherds of the Earth worth watching?
- Shepherds of the Earth holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Shepherds of the Earth released?
- Shepherds of the Earth was released in 2022.