Universe (1987)
Season 2004
A wide variety of documentary subjects, from animals (dragonflies, ants) to people (Genghis Khan) to science (time, perception) to places (St. Stephens Cathedral, Umbria). The style is sometimes purely narrative, at other times imbued with scenes to illustrate a particular point. A good mix of subjects for lovers of documentaries.
Where to Watch Universe (1987) • Season 2004
7 Episodes
- Plitvice – Land of the Falling Lakes
E3Plitvice – Land of the Falling LakesIn the 1950s, they gained fame as the backdrop for numerous feature films – the Plitvice Lakes on the Bosnian-Croatian border. The Plitvice Lakes form Europe’s first national park and were among the earliest natural sites to be placed under UNESCO World Heritage protection. That, however, did not stop Serbian aggressors from mining the park, which lies in the region of Krajina. Today, the Plitvice Lakes are once again under Croatian control, and authorities are working to revitalize the park, which once attracted six million visitors per year. On a cinematic journey, award-winning Austrian nature filmmaker Michael Schlamberger showcases the natural wonders of Plitvice: the famous 16 karst lakes, which cascade in a stair-like formation over more than seven kilometers and are connected by waterfalls; the mysteries of the karst landscape; and the largest bear population in Europe.