The Lava River

Collection title

Geo & Geo

ID

RAI00403

Source

RAI (IT)

First broadcast date

03/10/2008

Production year

2008

Abstract

Escapade along Simeto , the main river of Sicily, in the province of Catania. In the eighteenth century, the noble family Biscari built a huge bridge over the river but an earthquake destroyed its middle part which has been rebuilt now . Prints and Drawings of that time of the work and impressions of travelers. Evocation of the history of people who lived along its banks, on the peculiarities of Simetite amber and the composition of various rocks, mostly of volcanic origin. Views of the estuary and details of the flora and fauna of the region. Views of different parts of Simeto near Etna. views of the village Carcaci in the province of Enna, and the "Valley of the Muses".

Type

video

Production companies

• RAI - Own production

Broadcaster

RAI - RAI Tre

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Landscapes and environment

Credits / Cast

• Tau Sergio - Author of original work

Period of events

• 2008

Map locations

• Italy - South Italy - Sicily

Original language

Italian

Media running time

21m3