Quick Facts
| Title | The Shepherd (2023) |
| Type | Short Film |
| Director | Iain Softley |
| Executive Producer | Alfonso Cuarón |
| Composer | Anne Chmelewsky |
| Genre | Short, Drama, Fantasy |
| Release Date | December 1, 2023 (Disney+) |
| Where to Stream | Disney+ |
The Shepherd Soundtrack: Shepherd’s new dramatic short film was written and directed by Iain Softley and stars Ben Radcliffe and John Travolta.
The film is based on the 1975 book of the same title by Frederick Forsyth. The film was released on Disney+ on December 1, 2023 (United States)
Genres: Short, Drama, Fantasy
Official Synopsis: On Christmas Eve, a fighter pilot on his way home gets lost mid-flight over water and needs a miracle to land safely.
This short film is set on Christmas Eve and tells the story of a young RAF pilot flying home across the North Sea who finds himself in danger, and his radio and power go out, leaving him stranded. Another limited one is placed on the bezel.
Who Composed The Shepherd Soundtrack
Anne Chmelewsky: Anne Chmelewsky is a French composer based in London, trained at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama and the Royal College of Music. She scored Amma Asante’s Where Hands Touch (2018), earning a World Soundtrack Award Discovery of the Year nomination, and composed music for the Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated series Derek (2012).
The Shepherd Soundtrack List
All songs are from The Shepherd (Original Soundtrack) album and are performed by the same artist, Anne Chmelewski, released in 2023. Here’s the tracklist of the album:
- In the Bleak Midwinter: This is a poem written by English poet Christina Rossetti, not a sung carol. You may have heard it at the beginning of the film. Many individuals and choirs have performed the poem, including Gustav Holst, King George VI, and Susan Boyle, and in The Shepherd, you heard it in the voice of Katherine Jenkins.
- A Perfect Night for Flying (2:47): A Perfect Night for Flying is a song by Anne Chmelewsky released in 2023.
- Home for Christmas (2:12): Home for Christmas is a song by Anne Chmelewsky, released in 2023.
- Carol of the Bells (1:10): Carol of the Bells is a Christmas carol based on the Ukrainian folk chant “Shchedryk.” It was written by Mykola Leontovich, while the English-language lyrics were written by Peter Wilhousky.
- Aftermath (1:16): Aftermath is a song by Caravan Palace, which is part of the album Robot Face, released in 2015, and the genre of the song is Dance/Electronic.
- Photograph (2:59): Photograph is a song by Ed Sheeran, from his 2014 album x (Multiply). The genre of the song is Folk-pop, Pop, German Pop, UK R&B
- Alone (2:34): Alone is produced by Norwegian record producer and DJ Alan Walker, including uncredited vocals provided by Swedish singer Noonie Bao.
Some other songs do not have an overall description:
- Lizzie (1:32):
- Northern Lights (6:43):
- Joe (3:29)
- Realization (2:02)
- Carol of the Bells (Orchestral) (1:04)
- Compass Failure (3:29)
Additional Film music from Shepherd’s Soundtrack
- Can’t Believe It’s Christmas – Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer: The song is from the album Miami Christmas by artist Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, released in 2023.
- In the Bleak Midwinter – Sam Brophy
Official Trailer: You can also watch the film’s official trailer on YouTube, where you can glimpse the story and characters.
You can listen to the entire soundtrack on various platforms, including Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
External Link of The Shepherd Soundtrack 2023: Film Music Report
Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed The Shepherd (2023) soundtrack?
Anne Chmelewsky composed the original score for The Shepherd.
Who directed The Shepherd?
Iain Softley wrote and directed the short film, which was executive produced by Alfonso Cuarón and received an Oscar shortlist mention.
Where can I watch The Shepherd?
The Shepherd is streaming exclusively on Disney+.
Is there a sequel to The Shepherd?
No. The Shepherd is a standalone Christmas short based on Frederick Forsyth’s 1975 novella of the same name.
Where can I listen to The Shepherd soundtrack?
The soundtrack album is available on Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.
Related reading: Check out our Disney+ streaming page, the Movie Soundtrack hub, or the Streaming hub for more titles.