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Buck Fever

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Griet Goelen, Louise Van Assche
Belgium
2021
17 min
Dutch Premiere
Festival history

Hunting is part of everyday life for eight-year-old Emily Fletcher and her family living in rural Texas. The stuffed heads of deer and wild boar decorate the walls of their home, along with the many crosses. The only member of the family who doesn’t have their own hunting trophy on the wall is Emily. She’s determined to correct that situation, but is also dreading it. Will she be able to overcome her fears?

The filmmakers follow this spirited young cheerleader as she learns to shoot and skin animals, focusing mainly on the affectionate bond between Emily and her father and big brother who, with patience and humor, prepare her for her first hunt. The controversial nature of the subject matter is further softened by the use of an inventive voiceover that brings humans and animals closer together.

Credits
Director
Production
    Wouter Sap for Lionheart Productions,
    Sien Versteyhe for Lionheart Productions,
    Bram Versteyhe for Lionheart Productions,
    Roxanne Sarkozi for Lionheart Productions
    Wouter Sap for Lionheart Productions,
    Sien Versteyhe for Lionheart Productions,
    Bram Versteyhe for Lionheart Productions,
    Roxanne Sarkozi for Lionheart Productions
Sound
    Katie McGaha
    Katie McGaha
Sound Design
    Arnout Colaert
    Arnout Colaert
Music
    Stijn Van Hoegaerden
    Stijn Van Hoegaerden
Narrator
    Philippe R. Sprowls
    Philippe R. Sprowls
Involved TV Channel
    Ketnet
    Ketnet
Screening copy
    Lionheart Productions
    Lionheart Productions
Distribution
    Agence Belge Du Court Métrage
    Agence Belge Du Court Métrage

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