Das Geheimnis der Bergkräuter
Wilma Pradetto, Veronika KasererMore and more people are interested in the healing power of herbs - and in particular of mountain herbs. The tough weather conditions and extreme locations they grow in have created a mystique around their uniqueness and increased effectiveness. This documentary series intends to throw some light onto the mystical shadows of herbology. From the Alps over the Himalayas to the mountainous world of the Mayas and Aztecs, we explore the magical world of mountain plants, talk to herb farmers, healers, and historians, and ask scientists to investigate the promises of herbology. The films do not aim to simply portray what there is to discover on mountain herbs, but rather to ask critical questions about what is hiding behind. They paint a heterogeneous, fascinating picture of one of nature's last secrets.The films take an investigative approach and the research itself is integral part of it. The landscapes in which these plants grow are portrayed through striking shots and perspectives.