Greece - Secrets of the Past (2006)

The magic of ancient Greek civilization comes to life in a giant screen adventure! From the Academy Award-nominated producers of Everest, comes a dynamic tale of science, archeological adventure and discovery. Greece: Secrets of the Past takes you to the dawn of democracy and the birthplace of Western Civilization on a quest to uncover the buried secrets of one of the world's most enlightened societies. With stunning aerial photography that captures the breathtaking, azure vistas of the Greek Isles, the film is at once a modern detective story and a sweeping archeological journey back in time. On a scale never before attempted, state-of-the-art CGI recreates the massive eruption that blew Santorini sky-high and to explore the wonder of the Parthenon before it was reduced to ruins. Narrated by Nia Vardalos (star of My Big Fat Greek Wedding) and with a musical score that will move and inspire, this epic journey of discovery reveals a land of beauty and mystery that ultimately changed history.

BONUS FEATURES: Making-Of Featurette / Video Montage

Beautiful photography, I didn't want it to end!

If you love travel, get this DVD. The photography and computer graphics/simulations are fabulous. With its emphasis on the archaeology of Santorini and Athens, the only reason for not giving this DVD 5 stars is that it doesn't show enough of Greece. The video is over waaaay too soon. I wanted it to go on for another hour or two. Also, the music is beautiful and really makes you feel you are there. October 4, 2007

By far not the best IMAX movie

Probably worth seing in IMAX theatre, but falls short of expectations when you want something exciting for your home DVD library. Not really bad, with some nice shots, but not as good as most IMAX movies I have see, June 10, 2007

Greece Revealed Through Eye Candy

The producers of Greece Secrets of the Past transport their audience mainly to both Santorini and Athens. They provide some background information about Ancient Greece so that a modern audience can better relate to the achievements of Ancient Greeks. The aerial photography is simply stunning, especially when the film is viewed on an IMAX screen. The producers use computer-generated imagery with great dexterity to restore the Parthenon and Goddess Athena in all their greatness as contemporaries could admire them on the acropolis in the fifth century BCE. As a narrator, Nia Vardalos makes this journey entertaining. However, Greece Secrets of the Past is ultimately just eye candy compared to Secrets of Archeaology, a six-DVD set about 27 archeological sites. Secrets of Archeaology contains among other destinations several unforgettable journeys to the most remarkable sites of Ancient Greece. April 23, 2007

IMAX , The only way to watch video

I thoroughly enjoyed this very informative and well produced DVD. The Macgillivray-Freeman company keep producing top quality films, I hope they continue. March 26, 2007

Very well done

I just returned from living in Athens for four years and wanted something to remember Greece by. This is a wonderful video. It takes you there to the sites on Santorini and around Greece. The aerial vantage adds to the beauty. It is what I remember and want to remember. March 25, 2007

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