Watch Olympics: Hippocrates in Olympia
- 2003
- 52 min
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6.6 (99)
Distributed by CelebrateGreece.com WORLD PREMIERE Narrated by SIR PETER USTINOV This is the NTSC Format DVD (USA, Canada, Mexico, Japan, S. Korea, Philippines, & most of the Americas). <---- To order the PAL format DVD (Europe, Asia, Africa & Australia), click on the link in the left column or go to webpage https://www.createspace.com/264490 This DVD is also available together its with its companion DVD, THE QUEST FOR THE ATHLOS, in a single delivered package. Go to https://www.createspace.com/275234 Each of these DVDs are also available as a single DVD package: Hippocrates In Olympia (NTSC): https://www.createspace.com/251283 Hippocrates In Olympia (PAL): https://www.createspace.com/264490 The Quest for the Athlos (NTSC): https://www.createspace.com/275227 The Quest for the Athlos (PAL): https://www.createspace.com/275218 Hippocrates, known as the father of medicine, has been passionately studied for centuries for being the first pioneer into what we now know as the field of modern day health care. Now his fascinating life is beautifully portrayed in this World Premiere one hour documentary entitled "Olympics: Hippocrates in Olympia", by George Petritsis, based on the book "Medical Care During the Ancient Olympic Games" by Christos Lolas, M.D., and narrated by Academy Award(r) winner, the late, great Sir Peter Ustinov. This DVD is believed to have been his final narration and his mellifluous voice adds additional richness to this magnificent work. This 52-minute DVD gem was filmed in a classic documentary style infused with beautiful and original music scored by Yannis Markopoulos. Prominent in this visually rich presentation are actual ancient artifacts from many of the great archaeological sites and museums found in Greece. "Hippocrates in Olympia" focuses on the fascination of Hippocrates and his advanced holistic medical beliefs, while investigating a closely related subject. .
Olympics: Hippocrates in Olympia is a 2003 animated movie with a runtime of 52 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.6.