Life Along the Rivulet

The Sorbian film production group was founded by DEFA in 1980 to document and maintain the cultural heritage of the Sorbs. Peter Rocha, himself of Sorbian origin, makes a portrait of the region of Lower Lusatia, which is known for its beautiful nature – as well as open-cast mining and power plants. The film introduces a Spreewald boatman and his family, who are connected by a strong sense of community. Observations of everyday life are linked to his thoughts about the connection between people and nature.