Between Earth and Sky

All Episodes 2007

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  • 2007-01-01T05:00:00Z
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  • 45m (1 episode)
  • United States
  • Documentary
In the remote corners of the planet lie the last survivors of the great civilizations. The series Between Earth and Sky documents the people who are removed from the industrialized world who still live in perfect harmony with nature. Highlighted by the visual integrity of High Definition, explore these remote destinations that have remained untouched and unchanged for centuries and meet the people that call these places home. On board a hot air balloon, Sebastien Lafont, a young balloonist explorer, travels around the world to meet traditional communities who live in remote parts. By sharing their daily lives, their home and meals, Sebastien learns from their customs and builds strong relationships with the inhabitants. In exchange, he offers to take them aboard his balloon so they can see their world as never before: from the sky! Sebastien's spontaneous comments and original approach allow a real immersion into local reality. A unique way to exchange knowledge and to share emotions & excitement!

8 episodes

Series Premiere

2007-01-01T05:00:00Z

1x01 Land of the Dogons

Series Premiere

1x01 Land of the Dogons

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The Dogons of Mali are Africa's oldest civilization; an elder takes a flight in Sebastian's balloon.

1x02 In Venda Country

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During his search for the Venda tribe in South Africa, Sebastian injures his back, visits a witch doctor, and gives a healer a ride in his balloon.

1x03 In Himba Country

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After meeting the Topnaars, a tribe in the Namib Desert, Sebastian encamps with the Himba people of Kaokoland, whose way of life could be changed by a dam.

1x04 In Berber Country

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On a search for one of the last remaining tribes, Sebastian helps an old man make bricks for his adobe, feasts with nomads, and meets a tribe of only women.

Season Premiere

2x01 The Last of the Bedouins

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In Jordan, Sebastien Lafont meets the last Bedouins of Petra.

2x02 Sons of the Sun

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Sebastien travels to Peru to meet the Quechuas, the descendants of the Incas.

2x03 Last Maya Lords

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Sebastien travels to Mexico to meet the Mayas, one of the most enigmatic and fascinating civilizations in the world.

2x04 A Journey Through Time

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Sebastien travels to Bolivia to meet the Chipayas, whose culture is almost 4000 years old.

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