In Shallow Water

There are specialised ponds for breeding Christmas carp. In Perín, Slovakia, this is done by convicted prisoners. Even though the fate of the fish is sealed in advance by the observance of Christmas traditions, the convicts make sure that the conditions here are suitable. They take good care of the water and protect the carp from harm caused by hungry cormorants. A closer look at the breeding process reveals that the life of the carp can be in many ways similar to what people experience whilst serving their sentence. (Elbe Dock)