This film presents a curious sound phenomenon connected to our forest massifs: a deer bell competition. Originating from ancient hunting traditions, these competitions are widespread in Germany and Eastern Europe. They have existed in France since 2013 and in Belgium since 2014, where they are held annually at Le Fourneau-Saint-Michel, near Saint-Hubert.
More than just gatherings of nature enthusiasts, these events are a musical phenomenon in their own right. The imitations rely on highly developed listening and reproduction skills. As the film shows, there is a wide range in both the quality and expressive capacity of the bell imitators.