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The Last Keeper

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Scotland's history is romanticized for centuries of bloody feuds, warfare and forced displacement. In the glens today there is unfinished business, fueled by modern agendas; well-meaning rewilders, urban land reformers and distant corporates plundering carbon markets. Reminiscent of the Highland Clearances of the past, indigenous communities are increasingly an inconvenience for the urban political class and their vision of progress. The targets are farmers, gamekeepers, ghillies, and deer stalkers whose families have been working the land, in some cases, for centuries. The land provides jobs and wages which they use to buy food and pay bills; keep families living in small communities filling local schools with children; and providing active wildlife and habitat management. It's a war for control, a class warfare where traditional wildlife conservation may become as much a victim as the fragile rural communities themselves. The Highland Clearance was a thing of the past but is cultural genocide a part of the future? The answer is echoing through the Glen.

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Matthew Turner Action Reloaded 08/06/2024
2/5
It’s difficult to imagine the film appealing to anyone who doesn’t already have a vested interest in the Scottish Highlands. Go to Full Review Lapacazo Magrira Sandoval New York Amsterdam News 07/30/2024
A compelling exploration of Scotland's ongoing land use conflicts, set against the backdrop of its rich history and stunning natural beauty. Go to Full Review Roger Catlin rogercatlin.com 07/24/2024
Eventually, it’s clear that, however handsomely shot, “The Last Keeper” has a pro-hunting lodge intent that also seems to be keeping some of the full picture of this perceived problem away from us. Go to Full Review Shikhar Verma High on Films 07/17/2024
Intermittently, the director himself appears in the documentary, filling in the gaps between the two sides. However, his narration is so bizarrely placed and full of ChatGPT-generated text that it becomes difficult to take any of it seriously. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Dan S 02/05/2025 The Last Keeper is a very compelling look into the world of conservation in Scotland and how it is clashing with modern society. Tom Opre takes a deep dive into the world of the Game Keeper's on the estates that provide the vast majority of wild habitat across Scotland and a way of life that may be disappearing too fast. Fantastic cinematography and engaging story. I highly recommend The Last Keeper. See more Robert S 01/19/2025 Great camera work and quick insight of the amazing and hard work done by Gamekeepers their family’s and business to maintain the area and use every resource available for a sustainable future. See more Robert G 01/18/2025 Very thought provoking documentary presenting both sides of view-points from those that manage Scotland's wild-places. Sad to hear the narrative of those that believe "re-wilding" is in the best interests of Scotland's wildlife and biodiversity. In some cases land has now been altered dramatically with disastrous consequences and driven by financial grant incentives, the experience of those that have managed the Scottish Glen's for generations is being largely ignored. This is a "must-see" documentary for those that are curious enough to want to know more about how land-ownership is changing the Scottish landscape. See more Marie n 01/11/2025 Beautiful imagery and storytelling! See more brain m 01/08/2025 I was blown away - I was expecting a film that provided a stout defence of the status quo but this film challenges all of the stakeholders to review what they are trying to achieve and how they might get there. The interviews with people working in the landscape were enlightening and sometimes quite frightening. I thought I knew the subject and this film disabused me of that belief. Visually it's stunning and takes the viewer to some of the most beautiful places in Scotland. See more Bill H 01/03/2025 Outstanding movie with beautiful scenery and a compelling story. The more urban the world becomes the less connected people are to the land. Too many are completely unaware of where there food comes from and that ignorance leads to a false sense we life in Disney World. Well done Mr Opre. See more Read all reviews
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Thomas Opre

Director

Stephen Duringer

Executive Producer

Robert Gordon

Executive Producer

Mark Hensley

Executive Producer

Thomas Barker

Executive Producer

John Kamps

Executive Producer

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Synopsis Scotland's history is romanticized for centuries of bloody feuds, warfare and forced displacement. In the glens today there is unfinished business, fueled by modern agendas; well-meaning rewilders, urban land reformers and distant corporates plundering carbon markets. Reminiscent of the Highland Clearances of the past, indigenous communities are increasingly an inconvenience for the urban political class and their vision of progress. The targets are farmers, gamekeepers, ghillies, and deer stalkers whose families have been working the land, in some cases, for centuries. The land provides jobs and wages which they use to buy food and pay bills; keep families living in small communities filling local schools with children; and providing active wildlife and habitat management. It's a war for control, a class warfare where traditional wildlife conservation may become as much a victim as the fragile rural communities themselves. The Highland Clearance was a thing of the past but is cultural genocide a part of the future? The answer is echoing through the Glen.
Director
Thomas Opre
Distributor
Shepherds of Wildlife Society
Production Co
Firesteel Films
Genre
Documentary, History
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jun 29, 2024
Runtime
1h 30m