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Discovery Atlas Box Set
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Discovery Atlas Box Set
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Features: DVD
Discover the global event that promises to inspire viewers through captivating photography, the highest quality production values, the latest in high-definition technology and compelling stories that epitomize the heart of a country and its people.China: Join rice farmers tilling the land their ancestors have worked for 18 centuries and explore the countryside where monks teach their 500-year-old discipline. You'll share in the Olympic dreams of a 12-year-old gymnast and learn about Shanghai's key development tycoon while exploring the country where tradition is meeting modernity in life behind the Great Wall.Italy: Witness six stories that weave the land of love, lineage, style and passion in the heart of Italy. From a jockey participating in the world's fastest horse race, to a former fisherman setting a free-diving record off Sicily's coast, to the Missoni family's fashion world and a Venetian gondolier's attempt to keep his family in his native city. Inhale and enjoy the spectacle and beauty that is Italy.Brazil: Learn the roles that history, geography, culture, religion and the natural environment have played in shaping one of the most fascinating countries in the world. This documentary showcases one of the most ethnically diverse nations on earth, exploring stories from the Amazon to Sao Paulo's hair-raising helicopter commute.Australia: One of earth's youngest nations with one of its oldest indigenous populations, Australia is a land of contrasts. Discover a country that is a captivating mix of desolation and riches, from the harsh life of the outback to the welcoming, fertile lands of its coastline.System Requirements:Running Time: 400 Mins.Format: DVD MOVIE
Editor's Note
This sumptuous box set comprises four of DISCOVERY ATLAS's best features: CHINA, ITALY, BRAZIL, and AUSTRALIA. The series is known for its stunning visuals, high production values, and in-depth research that includes commentary on the country's history, politics, and culture, and interviews with the country's natives from all aspects of society. Fascinating, enlightening, and a cheap and efficient way to explore the world, DISCOVERY ATLAS's BOX SET is a sure-fire bet for any armchair traveler.
| Features | [All] Audio: English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround Sound | | [All] Interactive Menus | | [All] Scene Selection |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Image |
| Release Date: 1/15/2008 |
| Running Time: 400 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 2007 | | Catalog ID: 3887 | | UPC: 00014381388725 | | Number of Discs: 4 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | Widescreen 1.78:1 |
| Cast & Crew | Alberto Ricceri - [Italy] Featuring | | Alessandro Mozzato - [Italy] Featuring | | Angela Missoni - [Italy] Featuring | | Arthur Tamwoy - [Australia] Featuring | | Boa Gente Conceicao - [Brazil] Featuring | | Candice Falzon - [Australia] Featuring | | Caneta Bittencourt - [Brazil] Featuring | | Cassian Harrison - [China] Director | | Chris Thorburn - [Australia] Director | | Graham Booth - [Brazil] Director | | Jackson dos Santos - [Brazil] Featuring | | James Spader - [China] Featuring | | Jeifang Liu - [China] Featuring | | Liao Family - [China] Featuring | | Luciana Chaves - [Brazil] Featuring | | Michele Rallo - [Italy] Featuring | | Mike Lynch - [Italy] Director | | Nicole Willis - [Australia] Featuring | | Russell Crowe - [Australia] Featuring | | Vincent Lo - [China] Featuring |
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