Customs, knowledge, craft techniques | Life in the Lesachtal # 2023

LIFE IN THE LESACH VALLEY

The Lesach Valley is probably one of the most beautiful mountain valleys in Austria. 
The great closeness to nature of its inhabitants has spared the valley from mass tourism and major construction work to this day.

For generations, the people of Lesachtal have struggled to survive the long winters and short summers with hard work and diligence. Even grain is grown in the fields at an altitude of over 1000 meters. Only a few of the numerous mills that used to exist along the streams are still in existence today - but they still grind the flour that is used to bake Lesachtal bread on the farms.

IMMATERIAL CULTURAL HERITAGE

Customs, knowledge and old craft techniques

In the 15 documentaries, the intangible cultural heritage is presented as an integral part of the Austrian cultural landscape. The films search for traces of the past in order to make the creation and changes of intangible cultural heritage visible. They document the current situation, whereby the character that creates identity for the present is highlighted. And they address the question of what importance the care of heritage has for the future of the Austrian cultural landscape.

“Heimat Österreich” takes you to the most beautiful cultural landscapes in Austria. Elaborately designed documentaries portray long-held traditions and customs, explore popular pilgrimage sites and show how culture and nature intertwine in the heart of Europe.