

The river mussel is an endangered species. This film shows the animal's way of life and reproduction, which is important for a healthy environment, and explains which factors lead to the endangerment and how the state of Hesse wants to take action against it.
The film is intended to show the hidden life of the river mussel and bring us closer to this unique creature.
The film is intended to show the hidden life of the river mussel and bring us closer to this unique creature.
An environmental protection measure in Vöhl-Schmittlotheim has secured the last settlement of the river mussel in the entire Weser water area.
This initiative by the Kassel Regional Council was funded by the Integrated Climate Protection Plan Hesse 2025.
This initiative by the Kassel Regional Council was funded by the Integrated Climate Protection Plan Hesse 2025.
The film was produced in collaboration with Filip Dippel and in exchange with Julia Brossock, Dr Christian Henschke and Christoph Dümpelmann.



