| Description |
1 videodisc (DVD) (55 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in |
| Series |
In search of myths & heroes
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| Summary |
Intrepid traveller, Michael Wood seeks to uncover the truth behind the Indian legend, Shangri-La. The tale of the magical hidden valley of Shangri-La was popularised in the 1930's by the novelist James Hilton in his book Lost Horizon, later an Oscar-winning Hollywood film. But the story of a lost kingdom behind the Himalayas, free from war and suffering, is descended from a much older Indian myth. When Europeans first caught wind of the tale back in the 16th Century, they set about trying to discover it. Michael follows in their footsteps, through the Maoist-controlled lands of Western Nepal and on into Tibet. On the way he visits Mount Kailash - the sacred centre of the world for all Hindus and Buddhists. Eventurally, after hundreds of miles on dirt roads, he reaches the fantastic ruins of the lost city of Tsaparang, which he suggests is the real inspiration behind the myth |
| Notes |
Off-air recording of ABC-TV broadcast August 20, 2006. Copied under Part VA of the Copyright Act |
| Credits |
Editor: Gerry Branigan ; Producer: Rebecca Dobbs ; Filmed and directed by Sean Smith |
| Performer |
Written and presented by Michael Wood ; Storyteller Syreeta Kumar |
| Notes |
DVD |
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No rating given |
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Available for Deakin University staff and students only |
| Subject |
Mythology -- Tibet (China)
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Shangri-La (Imaginary place)
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| SUBJECT |
Tibet Autonomous Region (China)
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| Author |
Wood, Michael
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Kumar, Syreeta
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Branigan, Gerry
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Dobbs, Rebecca
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Smith, Sean
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ABC-TV (Australia)
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