"The Moo Man" directors Andy Heathcote and Heike Bachelier hail from England and Germany, and have backgrounds in photography and philosophy, respectively. Their first documentary, "The Lost World of Mr. Hardy," played in UK cinemas, and Bachelier's "Feindberührung" for German TV networks Zdf won the Prix Europa for Best Feature Doc in 2011. Of working together on "Mr. Hardy," Heathcote says, "[It] gave us so much freedom to just follow our noses and now this one 'The Moo Man' has taught us so, so much about story, character and emotions. Diy was the best thing we ever did." What it's about: A year in the life of dairy farmer Steve, scene stealing Ida (queen of the herd), and a supporting cast of 55 cows. When Ida falls ill, Steve’s optimism is challenged and their whole way of life is at stake. Director Heathcote says: "You don't have to spend long...
- 1/10/2013
- by Indiewire
- Indiewire
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