Rods, Rolls & Reality on the Soča

Rods, Rolls & Reality on the Soča

2023 · 5 min · Documentary

In Slovenia's Soča River, a group of kayakers swap paddles for rods, chasing the elusive endemic trout beneath emerald waters. A playful film where misadventure meets conservation - and the river becomes both classroom and playground.

Directed by Rožle Bregar · Written by Rok Rozman

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