Event Info
Director: Max Keegan, UK/France/US, 2024, 101', French with English subtitles
Set high in the majestic French Pyrenees, The Shepherd and the Bear explores a conflict provoked by the reintroduction of brown bears in the midst of a traditional shepherding community. The film follows an aging shepherd who struggles to find a successor as bears prey on his flock, and a teenage boy who becomes obsessed with tracking the bears. With breathtaking cinematography and immersive storytelling, this is a modern folktale about tradition, community and humanity’s relationship with a vanishing natural world.
“Lyrical, visually and aurally ravishing” - Screen International
⭐BIFA Nominee for Best Feature Documentary
This year marks the 24th edition of WOW, celebrating the very best of Welsh and world cinema. From 25-28 March 2026, we’ll bring the magic of film to our festival ‘home,’ Aberystwyth. We’ll showcase a rich variety of films that highlight local talent and global stories. Join us as we celebrate 25 incredible years of WOW and the power of cinema to connect and inspire.
** Get the WOW Pass HERE : Buy a Festival Pass for £80 to have access to every WOW screening at the Arts Centre **
Pass includes all films and events taking place at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre except for the screening of 'Little Amelie' - as part of Abercon - on March 14. The events taking place at Arad Goch must also be booked separately. Please let Box Office know your preferred seat and if you have any access needs, when booking a festival pass.
