
Wool Man Sheep
Documentary
Overview
At the heart of modern Europe lies a silent paradox: while we celebrate sustainability, we destroy more than half of our wool—one of our most ecological materials. Through 14 interviews in 11 countries and following two shepherds over the course of a year, the film reveals a fragile knowledge interwoven into the landscapes and everyday gestures. Wool is not disappearing due to a lack of quality, but rather under the pressure of synthetic fibers, a byproduct of the oil industry, which releases microplastics into our world and our bodies. What is at stake goes beyond the material: a living connection between the land, biodiversity, and traditions that shape a sustainable future.
Top Cast
Walter Aigner
Walter Aigner
Self
Walter Aigner
Self
Christien Meindertsma
Christien Meindertsma
Self
Christien Meindertsma
Self
Jörg Steiner
Jörg Steiner
Self
Jörg Steiner
Self
Rosa Pomar
Rosa Pomar
Self
Rosa Pomar
Self
Ramon Cobo
Ramon Cobo
Self
Ramon Cobo
Self
Nicolae Poplacean
Nicolae Poplacean
Self
Nicolae Poplacean
Self
Friedrich Baur
Friedrich Baur
Self
Friedrich Baur
Self
Pete Belcher
Pete Belcher
Narrator
Pete Belcher
Narrator
Cristina Ragos
Cristina Ragos
Narrator
Cristina Ragos
Narrator
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