Butenland

The story

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.

Cast & crew

Jan Gerdes

Jan GerdesSelf

Karin Mück

Karin MückSelf

Oliver Janssens

Oliver JanssensSelf

Gabriele Missalla

Gabriele MissallaSelf

Annika Werb

Annika WerbSelf

Karen DuveSelf

Hilal Sezgin

Hilal SezginSelf

Matthias Antlfinger

Matthias AntlfingerSelf