Erding in film fever: Schöberl shows the secrets of the Sempt!

Erding in film fever: Schöberl shows the secrets of the Sempt!

There was a very special event at Museum Erding last Friday. Almost 300 guests came to see Thomas Schöberl's latest film about the Sempt. The hobby photographer and animator has embarked on an impressive journey that follows the river over 55 kilometers from its source near Ottenhofen to the mouth of the Middle Isar Canal near Wang. Schöberl uses a drone for his photographs, which enables him to capture the enchanting landscape along the Sempt from a lofty height.

The region around the Sempt, characterized by rolling hills, forests and idyllic villages, is impressively shown in the film. “This is my masterpiece so far,” says Schöberl. He plans to show the film regularly in and around Erding, but not on YouTube, where his 20 animated films have so far been viewed almost 100,000 times. His passion for the history of his homeland is also reflected in the founding of the “Historisches Erding” group, which now has over 2,200 members.

Floods and their consequences

A central theme of the film is the devastating floods that have shaped the history of the Sempt. The events of 1920 and 2013, when massive rain showers and overflowing rivers caused major damage in Altenerding and Langengeisling, are particularly discussed. For example, the flood of September 6, 1920 resulted in catastrophic flooding that affected the entire county. Boards from a sawmill blocked the stream bed and numerous trees were uprooted, the consequences of which are still felt today in the flood protection measures.

After repeated flood events, the city of Erding looked for effective protective measures. The Munich Water Management Office is proposing walls and dams, while a citizens' initiative is fighting for a natural expansion of the water bodies. Given the dramatic events of the last 100 years, it becomes clear how important effective precautions are to protect citizens.

A living river with history

The Sempt is more than just a body of water. It is also a witness to history with 34 mills, small power plants in Singelding, Pretzen and Wang and a special habitat for animals and people. The name “Sempt” is probably derived from the ancient Celtic verb “to pour”, which places the river in a cultural context. Despite the challenges that its straightening and transversal structures pose for wildlife, the Sempt remains a significant natural feature in the region.

This holistic view of nature and people in films like Schöberl's reminds us how important it is to value one's own homeland and proactively ensure its protection. Anyone who is interested in the exciting story of the Sempt cannot ignore this film.

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