Mediterranean Hidden Route
Genre: Docuseries / Year: 2024 / Category: Culture / Episodes: 4x30’ / Format: HD Color / Origin: Italy / Directed by: Massimiliano Manzo / Status: Completed
Hidden Routes is a four-episode documentary series uncovering lesser-known cultural and natural treasures across the Mediterranean. Each episode explores a unique destination where history, tradition, and daily life intertwine, offering an immersive look at local communities and their deep connection to the land. The journey begins in Lebanon, along the trails of Jabal Moussa and the Adonis Valley, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, revealing ancient villages, olive groves, and traditional music, while showcasing the impact of sustainable tourism. In Aqaba, Jordan, the series explores the city’s vibrant maritime culture, from its historic trade routes to the rich coral reefs and time-honored fishing traditions. Umm Qais, a Greco-Roman site in northern Jordan, highlights the intersection of archaeology, rural life, and innovative sustainability projects. The series concludes along the Via Selinuntina in Sicily, where centuries-old craftsmanship, winemaking, and culinary traditions shape the island’s enduring cultural identity. Through firsthand encounters and breathtaking landscapes, Hidden Routes offers a deeper understanding of the Mediterranean’s hidden stories, preserving its legacy for future generations.
Umm Qais - Stories of People and Landscapes
Umm Qais, once ancient Gadara, blends Roman ruins with the daily life of its community. Local guide Amhed unveils the city’s past, while artisans like Abdullah and Janna preserve age-old crafts in stone carving and textiles. Beekeeper Yusuf safeguards biodiversity, and cyclist Elias promotes sustainable tourism. A place where archaeology, craftsmanship, and nature intertwine, Umm Qais stands as a model of harmony between history and modern life.
Sicily - A Journey Through History, Gastronomy, and Culture Along the Via Selinuntina
The Via Selinuntina winds through Sicily, revealing its rich history, gastronomy, and artistry. From Lake Arancio to the cheese-makers of the Belice Valley, from Sambuca’s ceramic traditions to the sweet *minni di virgini*, the journey immerses travelers in Sicily’s cultural depth. The Cretto di Burri commemorates the Belice earthquake, while Selinunte and Marinella di Selinunte bridge archaeology and fishing traditions. A land where past and present, land and sea, converge.
Umm Qais - Stories of People and Landscapes
Umm Qais, once ancient Gadara, blends Roman ruins with the daily life of its community. Local guide Amhed unveils the city’s past, while artisans like Abdullah and Janna preserve age-old crafts in stone carving and textiles. Beekeeper Yusuf safeguards biodiversity, and cyclist Elias promotes sustainable tourism. A place where archaeology, craftsmanship, and nature intertwine, Umm Qais stands as a model of harmony between history and modern life.
