This documentary takes us on an impressive journey along the Oder and Neisse rivers, along the German-Polish border. This region, characterized by historical changes through floods, wars and migrations, is captured through Voigt's lens. The film begins in the border triangle where Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic meet and extends to the Oderhaff in the north. Director Andreas Voigt portrays the everyday lives and multi-layered stories of the people who live along this border. He tells of work, home and love in a landscape that is both harsh and beautiful at the same time. BORDERLAND is not only a geographical exploration, but also a profound reflection on human experiences and emotions in a place shaped by historical and contemporary political dynamics. The film was highly praised for its empathetic portrayal and skillful interweaving of personal stories with the landscape, winning the award for its deep humanistic understanding. Through encounters on both sides of the border, Voigt reveals the central role of this region in the middle of Europe and sheds new light on the concept of home. With BORDERLAND, Andreas Voigt delivers a powerful narrative that shows how history and personal destinies are inextricably linked and how people find ways to express themselves and form communities even under difficult circumstances. This film is a must-see for anyone interested in the complex relationships between land, history and identity.
A moving journey through a landscape and its history: from the border triangle of Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic up to the Oderhaff.
This documentary takes us on an impressive journey along the Oder and Neisse rivers, along the German-Polish border. This region, characterized by historical changes through floods, wars and migrations, is captured through Voigt's lens. The film begins in the border triangle where Germany, Poland and the Czech Republic meet and extends to the Oderhaff in the north.
Director Andreas Voigt portrays the everyday lives and multi-layered stories of the people who live along this border. He tells of work, home and love in a landscape that is both harsh and beautiful at the same time. BORDERLAND is not only a geographical exploration, but also a profound reflection on human experiences and emotions in a place shaped by historical and contemporary political dynamics.
The film was highly praised for its empathetic portrayal and skillful interweaving of personal stories with the landscape, winning the award for its deep humanistic understanding. Through encounters on both sides of the border, Voigt reveals the central role of this region in the middle of Europe and sheds new light on the concept of home.
With BORDERLAND, Andreas Voigt delivers a powerful narrative that shows how history and personal destinies are inextricably linked and how people find ways to express themselves and form communities even under difficult circumstances. This film is a must-see for anyone interested in the complex relationships between land, history and identity.