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Federsee is an anti-ethnographic film set in Bad Buchau, a small Schwabian town. It focuses on the traditional folklore surrounding the Fasnet celebration, a local carnival. The film contrasts this festive atmosphere with a dark historical narrative involving a father who drowned his family in the nearby Federsee lake.
The film's 8-minute runtime captures the tension between the vibrant cultural practices of the town and the haunting legacy of violence associated with the lake. By intertwining folklore and tragedy, the film presents a complex view of community identity shaped by both celebration and sorrow.
Why Watch
- •See the Fasnet carnival in Bad Buchau.
- •Find out about the tragic history of Federsee lake.
- •Meet the local folklore of Schwabia.
Did You Know
•The film is set in Bad Buchau, a small town in Schwabia.
•Federsee lake is the site of a tragic story involving a father drowning his family.
•The film has a runtime of 8 minutes.
•Fasnet is a traditional carnival celebrated in the region.
Perfect For
Folklore enthusiastsShort film loversCultural history