Bucket List Europe
By Davis Ryan Cook,
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Gorgeous list-like guide to European geography and wildlife.
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What's the Story?
Europe is one of the most engaging places on Earth in terms of human cultural landmarks, but what about its geographical features and wildlife? Bucket List Europe proves that there is more than meets the eye to the continent, taking viewers on a journey roughly from north to south, as it explains, respectively: polar bears in Scandinavia, musk ox that seem like the remnants of woolly mammoths, bubbling geysers in Iceland, northern lights, the vast and complex system of forests on the European mainland, the sightless worms that haunt the underground caves of Hungary, and much, much more.
Is It Any Good?
This documentary takes viewers on a guided tour of Europe's fascinating natural landmarks: from icebergs to subtropical beaches, from wetlands to dense forests, and from mountains to deserts. Europe boasts an incredible variety of ecosystems, and Bucket List Europe gives some detail to almost all of them.
The documentary sometimes feels a little rushed and list-like because of the great amount of detail it covers in a short time. Yet the dense concentration of detail is also one of the things that makes the documentary visually engaging because it has gorgeous footage to underline the staggering amount of information it covers. The incredible footage and calm, sometimes funny narration make Bucket List Europe succeed at its fun, educational, information-heavy goals.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Europe is best known for its great variety of human culture and achievement. If you were to visit Europe tomorrow, which wildlife and/or geography would you want to see in addition to the human cultural landmarks?
When you're visiting a new place, why is it important to step outside the realm of human culture and go see some wildlife and geography as well?
How do nature documentaries like this one present information differently than a straightforward wildlife guide book might?
TV Details
- Premiere date: August 6, 2020
- Cast: Andy Wisher
- Network: Max
- Genre: Educational
- TV rating: NR
- Last updated: May 18, 2023
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