One for the River: The Sava Story

A feature-length documentary that follows four kayakers on their descent down Slovenia's longest river, where they learn about the richness of its wildlife and the dangers it is facing.

She carves canyons, fertilizes fields, creates playgrounds, nesting grounds and deep pools. People drink her water, write poems about her, harness her energy, and fight over her. The Sava River is a liquid connection between 4 countries and countless ecosystems. Float alongside four mischievous kayakers as they paddle across Slovenia sampling water, surveying birds and getting to know the Sava’s wild past, dark history, and uncertain future.

Idea: Rok Rozman
Director: Rožle Bregar
Producer: Rok Rozman
Camera: Rožle Bregar & Mitja Legat
Editor: Denis Artač
Music composer and musician: Janez Dovč
Vocal: Mateja Fi
Music: Brencl Banda, Le Serpentine, Katalena
Illustrations: Maja Poljanc
Animations: Mitja Legat & Toni Stanovnik
Narration: Sabina Kogovšek
Narrative text: Rok Rozman
Krst pri Savici interpretation: Lotos Vincenc Šparovec
Additional footage: Goran Šafarek, Timotej Vrtnik, Tine Lenart
Production: Leeway Collective
Co-production: Vizualist & LegitFilms
Made possible by: NRS | Pyranha Kayaks | Ortlieb

FESTIVAL SCREENINGS
The Sava Story was officially selected to 28 film festivals in 16 countries worldwide and won 13 awards.

FESTIVAL AWARDS
Ventotene Film Festival | Italy - Green Path Award
Mountain View International Film Festival | India - Best Environmental Film
High Tatras Film Festival | Slovakia - Best Environmental Film
Vesuvius International Film Fest | Italy - Best Documentary Film
Xplore Alpes Festival | France - Grand Prix
Sudbury Outdoor Adventure Reels | Canada - Best Feature Documentary
Čorta Fest | Serbia - Best Music
Bovec Outdoor Film Festival | Slovenia - Public choice award
Festival gorniškega filma | Slovenia - Grand Prix
Festival svobodne filmske produkcije | Slovenia - Special Recognition Award
International Nature and Environmental Protection Festival Gödöllő | Hungary - University special prize
Waterwalker Film Festival | Canada - Best Environmental Paddling Film
Brno Film Festival | Czech Republic - Honourable mention

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