Club Film: The Shepherds of Berneray

“The Shepherds of Berneray” is a 1980 documentary feature film by Jack Shae and Allen Moore.
The American filmmakers spent 18 months living among and documenting the crofters of Berneray. Moving their families from Harvard University to the small island, they captured the daily toils and disappearing way of life of the local residents across the seasons.

Recently remastered, the film is an intimate depiction of the hardships faced by a declining community through a year in their lives. By closely following the islanders, the filmmakers shine a light on a vanishing society struggling to preserve long-held traditions.

Schedule

7.00pm: Join us for a Gaelic learners conversation group before the film screening.

7.50pm: First, in partnership with the annual FilmG competition, we’ll be screening two award-winning short films

8.00pm: The Shepherds of Berneray

8.50pm: Q&A Session