Mi Steinbach documents life on isolated German man-made island
Filmmaker Mi Steinbach spent three years filming alone on Schwarztonnensand, a man-made nature reserve in northern Germany, for her new documentary opening the Oldenburg Film Festival.
Creation of the artificial island
The islet was formed from sand dredged from the Elbe river during the 1960s to deepen the waterway for container ships. Authorities dumped the excess material in a heap where it has since been left undisturbed for six decades.
Conservation officer Gert Dahms
Steinbach met conservation officer Gert Dahms while exploring small harbors near where the river empties into the North Sea. He manages access to the location, which remains restricted to almost everyone except those with specific permission.
Shipping lanes and industry nearby
Massive container ships pass within meters of the island banks while an Airbus factory operates on the opposite side. The site now stands as a unique nature reserve alongside one of Europe's busiest shipping channels.
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