Roof of the World
Roof of the World

Roof of the World (2015)

8.2 (5 votes)
1 Season
March 25, 2015
Chinese
Documentary

Synopsis

The Third Pole (Roof of the World) shows us how Tibetan people live in harmony with nature in an extreme environment, immersing us in the unique charms of Tibet. What we are trying to depict for you are here is the relationship between people living in Tibetan Plateau and nature. We will focus on the incredible and unique nature state, continuous and erect snow mountains, rich and productive land steps, cyclical and round streams, soil and nature, animals, plants, and men coexisting and surviving together on earth.

Network

Youku, CCTV-4

Episodes

Life's Companions
E1

Life's Companions

Mar 25, 2015
46 min

On the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, humans and animals have established a relationship of mutual need and trust, and the cultural traditions of Tibetans have also created a natural foundation for the protection of wild animals.

A Well-Loved Land
E2

A Well-Loved Land

Mar 26, 2015
46 min

Although the temperatures are extreme, the intense sunshine compensates for the lack of temperature, and the Tibetan plateau benefits from the rich soil.

Songs for Plateau
E3

Songs for Plateau

Mar 27, 2015
46 min

Over the centuries, the people of the Tibetan plateau have tamed wild horses in the traditional way and used the frozen lakes to graze sheep.

Water of Great Good
E4

Water of Great Good

Mar 28, 2015
46 min

The Tibetan plateau is the main source of the great rivers in Asia. While people worship the land, they also worship the water.

Children of Mountains
E5

Children of Mountains

Mar 29, 2015
46 min

On the main peak of Gangdise Mountain, people kowtow and turn around the mountain to pray for a happy life for others.

Episode 6
E6

Episode 6

Mar 30, 2015
46 min

No description available.

Cast

Details

Original Title

第三极

Status

Ended

Seasons

1

Episodes

6

Production

CTV International, Beijing Five Star Cultural Media Co.,ltd.