Butenland
Originally released in 2020. Butenland is a documentary film. directed by Marc Pierschel. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jan Gerdes, Karin Mück, and Oliver Janssens
Synopsis
Jan Gerdes is a third-generation dairy farmer, but he struggles with his conscience when the milk yield decreases and he has to sell his cows to the slaughterhouse. After suffering a burn-out, he decides to give up his farm. On the day his last cows are due to be transported to the slaughterhouse, he finds that there's no room for twelve of the cows. Instead of ordering another transport, he and his partner Karin Mück decide to keep them. This is the birth of 'Hof Butenland' - the first cow retirement home in Germany.
Quick Facts
Release Date
February 6, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (4 votes)
Language
German
Original language
Country
Germany
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- DE
Production Companies
- mindjazz pictures
- Blackrabbit Images
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Butenland about?
Jan Gerdes is a third-generation dairy farmer, but he struggles with his conscience when the milk yield decreases and he has to sell his cows to the slaughterhouse. After suffering a burn-out, he d...
Who directed Butenland?
Butenland was directed by Marc Pierschel.
How long is Butenland?
Butenland has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was Butenland released?
Butenland was released on February 6, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Butenland?
The main cast of Butenland includes Jan Gerdes, Karin Mück, Oliver Janssens, Gabriele Missalla, Annika Werb.