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Traces and presence of the Shoah
The Rhine Flows to the Mediterranean Sea takes the viewer to places and people in Poland, Israel, and Germany. Encounters and observations on the trail of Holocaust memory, guilt, and suppression gradually reveal a profound search, subtle yet compelling: an inquiry into our own perception and consciousness. Between conversation and silence, between what is shown and what is left unseen, a vast space opens up for reflection. It invites questions about ourselves and our society, about insight, meaning, and justice, reaching right into our present day.
(Jane Wegewitz)

The film is aimed at people with a connection to this topic, whether through their own biography, due to a conscious or unconscious group affiliation, or because of current debates surrounding Israel, Zionism, and antisemitism. It does not assume any prior knowledge of the Holocaust; rather, the film's exploration raises awareness and allows for an encounter with multiple perspectives without contributing to a relativization of history. It does not offer any definitive answers or lessons. Instead, it provides the opportunity to feel and reflect upon the enduring presence of this traumatic event, as it continues to influence perspectives, narratives, and societal values to this day.

Original title:

Der Rhein fließt ins Mittelmeer

International title:

The Rhine Flows to the Mediterranean Sea

Genre: Documentary, 95 mins.

Languages: German, Hebrew, English, Polish

Subtitles available: English/German/Polish/Hebrew

Director, Screenplay, Producer, Cinematography, Editing:

Offer Avnon

Format: 1920x1080, 25 fps, stereo, DCP

Country of production: Israel, 2021

World premiere: Haifa International Film Festival 2021

International premiere: DOK Leipzig 2021 (opening film)

National premiere:

Thessaloniki Documentary Festival 2022

Millennium Docs Against Gravity 2022

Der Neue Heimatfilm 2022

Kasseler Dokfest 2022

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