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DVD Hippocrates in Olympia 

World Premiere: Ustinov Narrates OLYMPICS: HIPPOCRATES IN OLYMPIA

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OLYMPICS: HIPPOCRATES IN OLYMPIA
Narrated by Sir Peter Ustinov (Video Trailer)
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Hippocrates, known as the father of medicine, has been passionately studied for centuries for being t he first pioneer into what we now know as the field of modern day health care. In addition to his famous Hippocratic Oath, 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® winner, the late, great Sir Peter Ustinov. This documentary is believed to have been his final narration and his mellifluous voice adds additional richness to this magnificent work.
Sir Peter Ustinov at the site of theancient Olympic Games in Olympia, GreeceThis 52-minute DVD gem was filmed in a classic documentary style infused with beautiful and original music scored by Maestro 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, namely the medical care of the revered athletes during the ancient Olympic Games. It was of vita l importance in that era that the sportsmen of the day were kept in perfect health in order to provide the much loved entertainment to the leading dignitaries, artists and philosophers in attendance at the ultimate sports festival.Based on the book Medical Care at the Ancient Olympic Games by Christos Lolas, MD (ISBN: 960-210-462-7)Music Credits: Original score by Yannis Markopoulos(GREEK SUBTITLES AVAILABLE AS OPTION ON THE DVD)DVD ORDER PAGE
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