Beyond the scientific expedition it’s a human adventure. Whereas, the volcanos fashioned the landscape, the geography shaped people. The living conditions are among the most difficult of the world. Afars developed an economy of subsistence : they commercialize salt. For these people the volcano is cursed and full of interdicts.
Vulcanology – Africa – Freak
Partner(s) : France 5 - Association Images et Volcans
Broadcaster(s) : France 5, ZDF Enterprises, RTBF, Odyssée, AB DA - Terranova,Tele Madrid, TV Catalunya, Planetemômes, RTVE, Spektrum TV - HBO, GA & A, Acquarius & Acquarius, ERT
Director(s) : Jacques Durieux
Author(s) : Jacques Durieux, Maurice Ribière
Year : 2001
Duration : 26 minutesFestival(s) :
Festival International du Film Maritime (Toulon) 2002 - Prix du Public