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WORLD ODYSSEYS

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SUMMARY:
Explore the beauty, history, archaeology, and fascinating cultures of the most magnificent places on Earth in this rich geographical series.

PRODUCED BY: Istituto Geografico De Agostini
DOCUMENTARY, 2004, 30 x 23:30 mins. (English), 43 x 40 mins. (Italian, French, German, & Mandarin) + 100 x 2-3 minute short stories

DVD SPECIAL FEATURES:
• Available in: English, Italian, French, German, & Mandarin

DETAILED SYNOPSIS: WORLD ODYSSEYS, presented by the Istituto Geografico De Agostini, is a resource rich in cultural and geographical information. We’ll journey through great natural landscapes and see the places where art and history have left their marks.

From sunny Greece to the snow-capped mountains of Norway, from the castles of Scotland to the nature reserves of Finland, from the wide open spaces and parks of North America to art capitals such as Istanbul and Granada, there’s no place our cameras haven’t been.

Through these adventures, we’ll explore the history and archaeology of the fascinating cultures of these distant lands. We'll be in touch with the people living there. We'll hear the sounds of their lives and traditions, of their festivals and folklore. We'll discover their arts and crafts, and reveal their legends and secrets.

It took two years and several camera crews to complete the production of this outstanding series. For each episode, the Steadycam, the Wescam Helicopter camera stabilizing system, and other state-of-the-art equipment was employed to achieve the high production values required by the Instituto Geografico De Agostini. At the beginning of each sequence, WORLD ODYSSEYS helps the viewer become oriented to the region using maps and computer graphics. These elements, combined with truly unique and exciting editing create the arresting visual style of WORLD ODYSSEYS.

    EUROPE

  1. AUSTRIA/HUNGARY - Along the Blue Danube (23:30 min. - Eng.) Explore the river and countryside along this extraordinary water thoroughfare, crossing Wien and Budapest.
  2. CZECH REPUBLIC - Bohemia and Moravian (23:30 min. - Eng.) From one of the most mysterious and magic European capitals to the discovery of a land rich in traditions.
  3. DENMARK
  4. ENGLAND - Wales and Cornwall (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    Kingdoms to discover; Stonehenge; enchanting landscapes and cultures plunging their roots into a fantastic past.
  5. FINLAND
    The natural wonders of the land with one thousand lakes, an untouched landscape where every single place tells a legend.
  6. FRANCE - The Loire Castles (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    A trip into French history and art along one of the most beautiful European rivers.
  7. GERMANY - The Rhine Valley (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    Castles, art and traditions in the heart of one of the most ancient regions of Europe.
  8. GERMANY - Bavarian Treasures (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    A belt of ancient castles full of art and history encircles one of the most exciting European cities.
  9. GREECE - Crete and the Aegean Islands (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    In the middle of the most beautiful sea of the world, where Western culture was born, Crete and other enchanted islands shine like pearls.
  10. GREECE - Athens, Meteor, Peloponnesus (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    Classical Greece, its many theaters and extraordinary civilizations.
  11. HOLLAND
    The land of windmills, waterways and clear skies, where extraordinary art has flourished.
  12. IRELAND - The Emerald Isles (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    A great journey throughout the Emerald Isle, where history and nature are the real protagonists.
  13. ITALY - Rome (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    Rome: the wonders of this great city, the capital of art and keeper of ancient history.
  14. ITALY - Naples and Amalfi Coast (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    The wonders of art and nature in a beautiful land
  15. ITALY - Treasures of Tuscany: Florence, Sienna, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lucca (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    The classical tour to the Medieval and Renaissance towns of Tuscany.
  16. ITALY - From Garda Lake to Veneto Villas and Venice
    The most beautiful city in the world with its canals and other traces of Venetian culture. (23:30 min. - Eng.)
  17. NORWAY - From Oslo to Cape North
    An adventurous trip to the northern boundaries of Europe.
  18. PORTUGAL - Costa Verde e Costa de Prata
    The Lusitanian civilization, from its capital rich in treasures to the Northern Lands.
  19. SCOTLAND - From Edinburgh to Loch Ness (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    From the capital city to the Northern border, discover the Magic, legends and traditions of this charming land.
  20. SPAIN - Andalusia (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    The rich history and art of Arabs and Christians are entwined in this region stretching from Granada to Seville and Cordoba.
  21. SPAIN - The Basque Country (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    One of the most mysterious civilizations opens its treasures and traditions.
  22. SPAIN - Santiago de Compostela
    23. OCEANIA
  23. AUSTRALIA - Mysteries and Wonders of Queensland
    Explore the roots of this endless continent and the world’s most extraordinary coral reef. (23:30 min. - Eng.)
  24. NEW ZEALAND (23:30 min. - Eng.)
  25. POLYNESIA
    Visit this natural paradise of atolls and archipelagos in a crystalline sea -- a dream destination of artists and travelers.

    26. LATIN AMERICA / CARIBBEAN

  26. BRAZIL - Bahia Region
    Travel through the heart of Brazil — a melting pot of different cultures, art and nature.
  27. CARIBBEAN PEARLS -Cuba, Antilles, Santo Domingo, Guiana
    In a sea of beautiful islands, rich in history and legend, visit cultures and learn their folklore full of poetry. (23:30 min. - Eng.)
  28. MEXICO - The Yucatan Peninsula (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    Between the ancient Mayan towns and the settlements of the Conquistadors, travel from Uxmal to Merida and Chichen Itza and plunge into the beautiful Caribbean Sea.
  29. PERU - The Sites of Incas (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    From the capital city of Lima to the Andean footpaths, discover the Incas' treasures and marvelous ancient towns including Machu Picchu.

    30. AFRICA

  30. EGYPT - The Valley of the Nile (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    Explore one of the most ancient and mysterious civilizations, from Cairo to the Valley of the Nile with its pyramids, temples and graves.
  31. MADAGASCAR - From Antananarivo to Fort Dauphin
    In the central-southern part of the island lies a paradise rich in natural wonders, exotic fauna and picturesque sites. (23:30 min. - Eng.)
  32. MOROCCO - Imperial Cities of Morocco
    Discover the treasures and traditions of the four historical capitals, from Marrakesh to Fez and from Meknes to Rabat.
  33. SOUTH AFRICA - At the Limit of Two Oceans (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    Travel through the Cape Town Region, where the great landscapes and original settlements are the backdrop for the pioneers' memories.

    34. NORTH AMERICA

  34. CANADA - The Enchanted Canada
    Journey to the first pioneer settlements; discover native folklore and natural reserves.
  35. UNITED STATES - From Arizona to Colorado through the Great National Parks
    From Yosemite Park to Monument Valley, a trip into enchanted nature.
  36. UNITED STATES - From the Grand Canyon to San Diego
    Visit the places, people and cities of the American Dream.
  37. UNITED STATES - New Orleans and the Mississippi Delta
    In the deep south of the USA, discover New Orleans, the Mississippi area and their rich traditions.
    38. ASIA
  38. INDIA - The Fabulous Rajasthan (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    The land of the Maharajahs with its rich art treasures, and holy towns like Jaipur and Puskar, in a region where history and myth are one.
  39. MAGICAL THAILAND - From Bangkok to Phuket (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    A unique portrait of the Northern and Southern regions of this wonderful land.
  40. TIBET AND TIBETAN KINGDOMS - Bhutan, Mustang, Sikkim, Laddak (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    A marvelous trek over the world’s highest mountains throughout the four kingdoms where Buddhism was born and still thrives in colorful events and traditions.
  41. DISCOVERING VIETNAM - Saigon to Hanoi (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    From the city to the countryside, discover the culture of this ancient civilization.

    42. MIDDLE EAST

  42. JORDAN - From Amman to Aqaba (23:30 min. - Eng.) Experience the wonders of the desert following the ancient traces of the caravans. Visit the archeological site of Petra, an ancient city carved into a mountainside.
  43. TURKEY - Cappadocia (23:30 min. - Eng.)
    From the ancient city of Istanbul, gateway to the east, journey to the mysterious region of Cappadocia.

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