Synopsis: In the south of Madagascar, in a very hostile environment where finding the next meal is a challenge, Zafisolo, a goat farmer, is fighting two battles: producing good cheese and perpetuating this neglected activity. He has followed a different path, a neglected activity: goat rearing, even though the zebu is both a symbol of power and wealth in his region. At the head of a herd of four hundred goats, he competes with ingenuity to develop his activities. The climate in Ambatoraty Jafaro is dry and arid. Zafisolo has to defy the elements to feed his herd. Under a blazing sun, and sometimes accompanied by the Tiomena (a sandstorm), he has to travel miles to reach a watering hole. These efforts are necessary to obtain good milk, because Zafisolo produces goat’s cheese. However, in his old age, Zafisolo is thinking about the future of this industry. He is sharing his knowledge with one of his grandsons, who is interested in goat farming.
Submitter Statement: I’m delighted to have been able to submit my latest film to the FilmFreeway platform. A very practical tool for us filmmakers. I hope my film will be of interest to many festivals. Thank you
Director: Ary-Misa Rakotobe
Writer: Ary-Misa Rakotobe
Producer: Haingo Patricia Malalaharisoa
Key Cast: Louis Zafisolo
Country of Origin: Madagascar
Country of Filming: Madagascar
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Runtime: 00:10:33
