Darghouthia: an oasis destroyed

Collection title

Tunisian TV

ID

TUN00012

Source

TT (TN)

First broadcast date

1978

Production year

1978

Abstract

The village of "Darghouthia" is an oasis in southern Tunisia. The villagers depend on agriculture, crafts of weaving and the manufacture of plaster, performed by women. The homes are equipped with electric current, but the village suffers from desertification. Various shots: sand dunes. Panoramic views: the village "Darouthia". Plans set of power poles - Palms - sunrise - the overall plan of a village woman with a jar of water on her back - a water source - interviews with villagers - panoramic views of the Sahara - Layout of the oasis - agricultural work ( preparation of irrigation pipes - gathering of dates). Scenic shots of palm trees, date palms, olive trees - an interview with a farmer .

Type

video

Production companies

• Tunisian TV - Own production

Broadcaster

Télévision Tunisienne - ERTT

Audiovisual form

Documentary

Primary theme

Landscapes and environment

Secondary themes

• Society and way of life
• Tourism and cultural sites / Archaeological sites
• Tourism and cultural sites / Tourist sites

Credits / Cast

• Besbes Taoufik - Director
• Amami Abdallah - Producer

Period of events

• 1978

Map locations

• Tunisia - Chotts and desert - Darghouthia

Original language

Arabic

Media running time

26m50

Additional information

Text read by Habib MAHNOUCH and Kamel Ben SALMA Transferred from TC78.7229