Herd
Barış Karamuço
Herd by Barış Karamuço is a documentary that captures the daily life of shepherds in the Sharri Mountains, a region spanning southern Kosovo, northwestern Macedonia, and northeastern Albania. For centuries, farmers from Kosovo, particularly from Prizren’s villages, have ascended these mountain peaks with their herds during the summer months.
The project documents the shepherds’ routines, including sheep milking, cheese making, and the return of the flocks, offering a window into a long-standing pastoral tradition. Through these portrayals, Kope also highlights the challenges faced by these farmers and the intricate processes involved in livestock breeding, preserving the cultural heritage of this age-old practice.
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Programme
HS Fellowship
Timeline
11.02.2018
—11.02.2019
Mentors
Project Lead
Contributors
- Director: Barış Karamuço
- Assistant Director: Neslihan Muriqi
- Production Assistant: Hakan Karamuço
- Camera: Fabrika Production, Neslihan Muriqi, Hakan Karamuço, Barış Karamuço
- Drone: Sherif Bllaca, Hakan Karamuço
Formats
Time
07.02.2018
HERD, Directed by Barış Karamuço, 2018. The documentary captures the daily lives of farmers tending to their sheep in the Sharri Mountains, Kosovo. It provides a glimpse into traditional practices such as sheep milking, cheese making, and the seasonal return of the herds to the villages nestled below the mountain range.
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