15 minutes of river therapy that'll make you quit your job and buy waders.
Kristallklar tells the tale of a hidden river holding wild brown trout near the border of Luxembourg and Germany. Find out about this magical river from the perspective of Kirill, who recently acquired the lease to the fishing rights of the river and a small tributary thereof. It captures the essence of a fly fishing adventure on the river embarked on by the incredibly passionate Kirill and two companions: Nic, a fly fishing scientist and Simon, the filmmaker. The film tries to capture the feeling of the magnificent surroundings and being at peace on the river. It also delves into topics of conservation of nature and the plans to re-stock the river with native crayfish which vanished from the river. A lot of love went into this film the hope is that it inspires those around the world to find a love for the outdoors and to preserve it for many years to come and just to get out there and fly fish.
Cinematography
Water so clear you'll forget it's a screen and try to dip your toes.
Direction
Simon Kay makes 15 minutes feel like a full breath you didn't know you needed.
Director
Simon "Si" Kay
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The title 'Kristallklar' is German for 'crystal clear'—a direct nod to the river's visibility that makes or breaks the fishing experience.
European river leases are wildly exclusive; Kirill's access represents a disappearing tradition of private stewardship over public waterways.
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