The Olive Route ·La Route des Oliviers

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.

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First Aired on

Jun 01, 2012

1 seaons till Jun 29, 2012

Popularity: 4.1609
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Production

ZDF (DE)ICTV Solferino

Status: Ended

Show Ended

Last episode: The Duel of the Giants

Seasons & episodes

Total 1 seasons, 5 episodes

Season 1

Aired

5 Episodes
  • Episode 1In the Olive Kingdom50 min

    With 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.

  • Episode 2Olive Oil the Mafia and the new Sicily50 min

    Overview not available

  • Episode 3Olive Groves in the Aegean50 min

    Featured: 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.

  • Episode 4The Olive Tree in the Holy Land50 min

    Overview not available

  • Episode 5The Duel of the Giants50 min

    Overview not available

Top Cast

Crew & Team

Albert Knechtel

Director

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