Watermarks (2005) Characters, Setting & Themes Explained

Release, runtime and language

2005 · 80 min · English

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Directed by

Yaron Zilberman

This documentary tells the story of the women's swimming team of Hakoah Vienna, who overcame anti-Semitic restrictions imposed by the Aryan Paragraph in early 1920s Austria. Through interviews with now-elderly champions, the film explores their remarkable journey of perseverance and athletic achievement during a challenging period. It showcases their youthful ambition and enduring passion as they reflect on a bygone era and continue to celebrate their accomplishments.