..:: HIGHLIGHTS 2007 ::..
.: Galapagos, a trip to the origins
.: synopsis
A touristic route by the Galápagos islands in Ecuador. The place that inspired Darwin his theory of evolution. An approach to unique species in the planet that move us to prehistorical times, when there where no humans in the world.

1 x 51 minutes, Spain ( )
.: Man's Oceans
.: synopsis

The state of global fisheries makes for grim reading. While demand is rising, the stocks of wild species are declining drastically. Fisheries and the aquatic ecosystems that nurture them are under tremendous pressure.

Reliable scientific assessments shows that the exploitation of and damage to the ecosystem is getting worse and that nearly 70% of the world's stocks now are in need of urgent management. On the other hand, two hundred million of traditional fishermen depend upon fishing for survival, especially in the undeveloped countries. Fish production must double in the next 25 years in accordance with expected population increase. Could aquaculture offer a solution to over-fishing? Could it cause new environmental problems? The series deeply analyses the real state of the oceans at the beginning of the 21st century.



13 x 60 minutes, Spain ( )
.: A Sea of Clay
.: synopsis

As a monumental work by an artist becomes, in this case a genius, Miquel Barceló. At the end of the summer of 2002 Miquel Barceló and the church of Majorca come to an agreement for Miquel Barcelóto make a pottery wall of 300 square meters. It will cover the walls of the lateral chapel of the greater altar of the Cathedral of Majorca (sg. XIII). Miquel Barceló takes almost all the year in Vietri Sul Mare (Italia) to get ready. The following year, in 2003, the artist submerges completely in the project and finishes the mural in the month of July. While the masterful ceramist Vincenso Santoriello, who helped him during these months, put the pieces in the oven they are transferred from Salerno to Palma, until the pieces settle in the Cathedral.

Of principle to aim, Miquel Barceló has coexisted with a team of film directors. This documentary shows the kitchen of the artist in private, in his factory. During this period other events happened such as an announcement to miquel barceló as prince of Asturias Award for the Arts...



1 x 58 minutes, Spain ( )
· © Ermedia 2007 all rigths reserved ·