The Shepherd and the Bear

Saturday, May 3
4 pm | LeFrak Theater 
New York Premiere 

Director in Attendance: Max Keegan
2024 | 100 min | France, Spain 

When night descends on the misty French Pyrenees, an age-old beast emerges, and an elderly shepherd must defend his flock. In 1996, the French government began reintroducing near-extinct brown bears into the woodsy region. Now, the uptick in bears is imperiling local livestock. Presented as a uniquely modern conundrum for French farmers amid a shrinking agricultural industry, The Shepherd and the Bear examines the ancient relationship between humans and nature. 

The screening will be followed by a talkback with director Max Keegan and producer Elizabeth Woodward, moderated by Director of the Center for Biodiversity Conservation at the American Museum of Natural History Ana Porzecanski.  

Co-presented with The Climate Museum. 

Check out the full Margaret Mead Film Festival schedule