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Masterpieces of Mankind


An exciting and thrilling voyage of discovery around the globe: The Intangible Heritage

There is more to human culture than splendid palaces, the pyramids, medieval towns or castles! A great part of the rich cultural heritage of humanity is especially vulnerable: Intangible and orally transmitted cultural expressions such as ancient sacred rituals, impressive dances and theatre or handicraft knowledge and techniques. UNESCO has proclaimed 47 of the world's most remarkable examples of this oral and intangible heritage. In 2005 the 3rd proclamation will put even more "Masterpieces of the Oral and Intangible Heritage of Humanity" under special protection.

Filmhouse is producing a series of TV documentaries in high definition resolution featuring the Masterpieces. It will highlight the incredible diversity of human culture. With its well-balanced mixture of information and entertainment this format is aimed at a large scale public. "Masterpieces of Mankind" embarks on a search for the universal language of culture and discovers the most beautiful places and extraordinary people with impressive abilities and knowledge.

Masterpieces of Mankind

Accomplished Productions :

First series of 12 films, produced in High Definition
Editorial administration: Bettina Kasten,
Second German Television ( ZDF)

  1. Cambodia: Apsara - Dance between Heaven and Earth, 30 Min.
    a film by Wolfgang Groh –Bourgett, 2007

  2. Mongolia: Morin Khuur - Sound of the Steppes, 30min.
    a film by Wolfgang Groh –Bourgett, 2007

  3. Belgium: Carnival in Binche - The Festival of the Gilles, 30 min.
    a film by Wolfgang Groh –Bourgett, 2007

  4. China: Kunqu - The Heritage of the Ming Era, 30 Min
    a film by Wolfgang Groh–Bourgett 2007

  5. Mozambique : Timbila - The Legacy of the Chopi , 30 Min.
    a film by Wolfgang Groh–Bourgett, 2007

  6. Indonesia: Wayang Kulit - The Shadows of Life, 30 Min.
    a film by Wolfgang Groh –Bourgett, 2007

  7. Bhutan : Drametse – The Mask of the Snow Lion, 30 Min.
    a film by Wolfgang Groh–Bourgett, 2007

  8. Vanuatu – The Signs of the South Pacific, Vanuatu, 30 Min.
    Film from Wolfgang Groh–Bourgett, 2008

  9. India: Kuttiyattam – The secret of the Temple Servants, 30 Min
    a film by Norbert Busé, 2008

  10. Brazil: Samba de Roda - The Heart of Samba, 30 Min
    a film by Wolfgang Groh–Bourgett, 2008

  11. Sicily – The Patron of Puppets, Italy , 30 Min
    a film by Norbert Busé, 2008

  12. Malaysia: Mak Yong-Dance in Secrecy, 30 Min.
    a film by Norbert Busé,


  

Starting 2007