Attenborough in Paradise and Other Personal Voyages

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The epic-length compendium Attenborough in Paradise and Other Personal Voyages combines seven hours of rare specials hosted by and directly related to preeminent naturalist and explorer Sir David Attenborough. The program begins with its titular special, "Attenborough in Paradise," culled from a 1996 portion of the Natural World television series -- in which the genial host ventures deep into the New Guinea jungles to observe and film rare species of exotic birds. It then hearkens back to 1971 for "A Blank on the...
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Overview

The epic-length compendium Attenborough in Paradise and Other Personal Voyages combines seven hours of rare specials hosted by and directly related to preeminent naturalist and explorer Sir David Attenborough. The program begins with its titular special, "Attenborough in Paradise," culled from a 1996 portion of the Natural World television series -- in which the genial host ventures deep into the New Guinea jungles to observe and film rare species of exotic birds. It then hearkens back to 1971 for "A Blank on the Map," an outing in which Attenborough and his film crew team up with Australian explorer Laurie Bragg, venture into a literally uncharted mountainous region of New Guinea, and happen upon über-primitive Biami tribesmen who have never before laid eyes on Caucasians. Part three, the 2000 "The Lost Gods of Easter Island," finds Attenborough attempting to define the history of a most unusual wooden figure that he purchased at an auction a decade prior -- an object sporting direct ties to the 18th century exploration of Easter Island. Part four, "Bowerbirds: The Art of Seduction," finds Attenborough back in New Guinea for a long, fond cinematographic study of the Bowerbirds -- the only living creatures outside of humankind as far as we know inclined to build fantastic structures and works of art, seemingly for the sole purpose of drawing mates. Part five of the program, the 2000 "Song of the Earth," has Attenborough attempting to define the common, intra-species purpose of musical communication, equally applicable to humpback whales, humans, and birds. As hosted by comedian and actor Michael Palin Pole to Pole, part six, a 2002 special entitled "Life on Air," pays homage to Attenborough via a series of rare archival clips and telling interviews. And finally, in part seven, "The Amber Time Machine," Attenborough discusses and observes amber's unparalleled ability to preserve species from tens of millions of years ago.
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Product Details

  • Release Date: 10/2/2007
  • UPC: 794051415226

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  • Source: Bbc Warner
  • Region Code: 1
  • Time: 6:14:00
  • Format: DVD
  • Sales rank: 35,540

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David Attenborough Screenwriter
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Scene Index

Disc #1 -- Attenborough in Paradise and Other Personal Voyages
1. Attenborough in Paradise [9:49]
2. Treasured Plumes [5:35]
3. Vast Forests [7:44]
4. Wilson's Bird of Paradise [9:18]
5. Distant Relatives [9:36]
6. Attention Seeking [13:31]
1. A Blank on the Map [7:58]
2. On Foot [10:12]
3. Deep Into the Forest [9:15]
4. Bad News [10:26]
5. A Detailed Map [10:33]
6. Trade [11:20]
1. The Lost Gods of Easter Island [7:12]
2. The Museum of Mankind [6:46]
3. A Stroke of Luck [7:01]
4. On Easter Island [8:18]
5. European Influence [7:42]
6. Important Evidence [12:08]
Disc #2 -- Attenborough in Paradise and Other Personal Voyages
1. Bowerbirds: The Art of Seduction [6:15]
2. Simplicity [7:22]
3. MacGregor's Bowerbird [7:10]
4. Australian Rain Forest [6:12]
5. New Guinea [9:29]
6. Working Together [11:57]
1. The Song of the Earth [7:28]
2. Whale Song [6:04]
3. Bird Song [9:35]
4. The Human Condition [8:15]
5. Singing [8:29]
6. Sex [9:12]
1. Life on Air [4:54]
2. The First Time [5:23]
3. BBC 2 [7:50]
4. Life on Earth [10:04]
5. Tales About David [11:09]
6. Presentation Style [9:01]
1. The Amber Time Machine [6:31]
2. Ancient Times [9:08]
3. The Broader Picture [8:27]
4. Pond Animals [6:33]
5. Clues [8:59]
6. DNA [9:12]
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Disc #1 -- Attenborough in Paradise and Other Personal Voyages
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 1, 2010

    For Attenborough Fans, this is a must. If you've never heard of Attenborough, then start, and end, with this film!!

    This film will be in my permanent collection to loan out and watch over and over. I have many of Attenborough's films, and this collection is my favorite. This is a behind the scenes look at Sir Attenborough, his career, his insiprations, and of course, his films. I didn't realize he began his career so young! To see him as a young man, adventurer and explorer, gives me even greater appreciation for his later work.

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