Genres
Networks
France 5
ARTE
The Olive Route (La Route des Oliviers)
Overview
This Portfolio takes us on an unforgettable journey across the Mediterranean. From the Tuscan hillsides to the plains of Andalusia, from the cobbled streets of Athens to the shores of the Aegean, reaching the coasts of Asia Minor and the minarets of Istanbul, then passing through Palestine and Israel, without forgetting the islands of Sicily and Lesvos. We will discover the secrets of the olive tree, a symbol of life and spirit of peace in these Mediterranean regions since thousands of years. Our modern-day Odyssey takes us to beautiful towns and picturesque villages where ancient sites witness unforgettable rituals, all of which are linked in some way or other to the olive tree, to its culture and its trade.
Key Crew
Director: Albert Knechtel
Writer: Carol Drinkwater
Seasons
Season 1 (2012)
No overview available.
5 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: In the Olive Kingdom
2012-06-01With close to 300 million trees, Spain's southern province of Andalusia is the world's uncontested Olive Kingdom, producing more olive oil than anywhere else in the world.
Runtime: 50 minEpisode 2: Olive Oil the Mafia and the new Sicily
2012-06-08Episode 3: Olive Groves in the Aegean
2012-06-15Featured: the beautiful houses and colorful streets on the Greek island of Lesvos, plus a trip across the shores of Anatolia to the Turkish growing region of Ayvalik.
Runtime: 50 min
