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Beyond the City Park

As the seasons are changing, a flock of 500 sheep leaves their urban refuge behind in search of greener pastures. Unseen paths unravel as their journey challenges our gaze, revealing the resilient spirit of transhumance.

More than a documentary, this film artistically dives into the often overlooked lives of sheep, presenting them as the heroes of their journey and transcending typical narratives by syncing with their rhythms. The film serves as a window into a different way of life, one that demands a unique form of attention to the needs of the sheep.

“The jury shows its awe for the achievement of director Tomasz Kulpiński with his deeply empathetic sheep documentary Beyond the City Park . The chosen perspective is that of a human being who pretends to be a sheep and looks at and looks back at his fellow sheep with interest. Completely without words, an understanding is cultivated between the two different types of beings.” ~ KNF Award Jury.

  • Tomasz Kulpiński
    Director
  • Younes Laaguidi
    DoP
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Experimental, Short, Student
  • Runtime:
    18 minutes
  • Completion Date:
    July 10, 2023
  • Production Budget:
    4,000 EUR
  • Country of Origin:
    Netherlands
  • Country of Filming:
    Spain
  • Language:
    Spanish
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.5:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Nederlands Film Festival
    Utrecht
    Netherlands
    September 23, 2023
    World Premiere
    Official Selection - Studentcompetitie, Nomination VPRO Documentaireprijs, KNF Award
  • Showcase OFF SWF
    Poznań
    Poland
    December 16, 2023
  • London Short Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    January 21, 2024
    UK Premiere
  • Animal Nature Future Film Festival
    London
    United Kingdom
    October 3, 2024
    Official Selection
  • Festival Des Pastoralismes
    Grenoble
    France
    October 10, 2024
    French Premiere
    Official Selection
  • Oslo Film Festvial
    Norway
    Best Short Documentary
Distribution Information
  • Ardeo Asseo
    Distributor
    Country: France
    Rights: All Rights
Director Biography - Tomasz Kulpiński

Tomasz Kulpiński is a young director whose passion lies in exploring the intricate entanglements between humans and what we call nature. A graduate of the Willem de Kooning Academy in Rotterdam, specializing in Audiovisual Design. Utilizing his storytelling skills and the insightful gaze of a documentarian, he creates narratives that transcend traditional frameworks and engage viewers on a deeper emotional level. His film "Beyond the City Park" premiered at the Netherlands Film Festival, where it was nominated for two awards. This film marks his foray into non-human driven narratives, a challenging endeavor given the human-centric nature of the medium.
Tomasz takes on multiple roles in his projects, including director, producer, sound design, and editing, showcasing his versatility and commitment to his craft.

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