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Director(s):
SCHMIDT-GASTER (VIVIANE)
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Producer(s):
ARTE GEIE, MEDIEN KONTOR Movie GMBH
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Territories:
Worldwide.
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Production year:
2014
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Language(s):
German, French
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Rights:
TV, DVD, NON-THEATRICAL, INTERNET, VOD
When Hamburg developed into a free imperial city in about 1400, it chose to keep swans as a symbol of freedom and independence – at the time a privilege normally given to princes, dukes and kings. Starting in 1674, Hamburg punished anyone who insulted, injured or killed the swans.
The love of swans has remained until today. In this large city such as Hamburg, surrounded by parks, forests and a great deal of water, people offer protection from predators and feed the swans. This has caused problems and raised awareness about the swans among the city’s residents: the citizens of Hamburg are vigilant about the well-being of their fellow creatures. In Hamburg, the large majestic waterfowl even have an official “swan father” to care for them.