A Year With the Shepherd
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Thomas Vega
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"The mountains taught me to move slowly and carry less. I make films about people who chose the long road."

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Linen care & repair workshop

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A day of bread, with the Marchals

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A day of bread, with the Marchals

Anjou, France
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A walk with the shepherd

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A walk with the shepherd

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Sat 12 July
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