Treasures of the world
“Treasures of the World – Heritage of Mankind” was a TV series which portrays those sites, monuments and national parks which have been appointed “World Heritage Sites” by UNESCO. The “Treasures” were treated as artistic cineastic essays of 15 minutes length shot on 35mm film using elaborate techniques like craning and travelling camera. The series was produced by the Südwestrundfunk (SWR) for broadcast on a number of stations. In the course of the series the project under the patronage of the UNESCO made portrays of more than 400 World Heritage sites.
Along Mekong Productions had the privilege to travel to 29 “Treasures” locations.
Music composed by Stefan Eichinger and Steffen Neuert www.achtspur.com
Camera: Donald Saischowa www.dosfilm.de www.dosfilm.de
www.schaetze-der-welt.de

Tunesia, THE MEDINA OF TUNIS
One day im Ramadan

Tanzania, ZANZIBAR
„The Stonetown"

Philippines – THE RICE TERRACES OF IFUGAO
"Stairway to Heaven"

Mongolia, ORCHON VALLEY
Stones, Stupas, Cities

Vietnam, HOI AN
Historical trade port

Laos, LUANG PRABANG
Royal City on the Mekong

Uzbekistan, BUKHARA
Gem on the Silk Road

Ghana, ASCHANTILAND
"The Chief, the Gold and the King "

India, VICTORIA TERMINUS IN MUMBAI
Transit for Millions

China, MACAO
Island of luck

Libya, LEPTIS MAGNA
Roman Metropolis in Africa

Philippines, VIGAN
"Colonial Heritage in the Philippines"
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