The Olive Route

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Documentary

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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Production

ZDF, ICTV Solferino

Language

Status

Ended

First Aired

June 1, 2012

Last Aired

June 29, 2012

Networks

ARTE, France 5, ARTE

Where to Watch

Region US · Lang EN

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Seasons & Episodes

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Season

In the Olive Kingdom

Air date: 2012-06-01

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.

Olive Oil the Mafia and the new Sicily

Air date: 2012-06-08

Olive Groves in the Aegean

Air date: 2012-06-15

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.