Danube: Europe's Amazon

Season 12012

This comprehensive cinematic portrait of Europe's second-longest river presents scenes of breathtaking beauty along the banks of the Danube and investigates the tension between humans and nature, civilization and wilderness. Dams and power stations alternate with sections of natural wilderness along this mighty river, which flows through great cities such as Vienna and Budapest.

Storyline

This comprehensive cinematic portrait of Europe's second-longest river presents scenes of breathtaking beauty along the banks of the Danube and investigates the tension between humans and nature, civilization and wilderness. Dams and power stations alternate with sections of natural wilderness along this mighty river, which flows through great cities such as Vienna and Budapest.

First Aired
June 5, 2012
Last Aired
June 5, 2012
Runtime
45min
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Status
Ended
Language
English
Network
National Geographic
Production
ScienceVision, ORF Universum, NDR, BR, ARTE