The German company ZDF Studios announced the release of its new documentary about volcanoes. "The Santorini Code" (1 x 50') is a scientific exploration of Santorini's volcanic history back to its very beginnings, including a massive eruption that is thought to have devastated the Minoan civilization about 3,600 years ago.
Produced by K22 Film in association with ZDF, ARTE, and ZDF Studios, the one-off documentary discovers how this eruption unfolded, what it meant for the history of the Aegean and, with the aid of scientists, provides valuable insights into the behavior of similar volcanos worldwide.
The documentary narrates the expedition of the International Ocean Discovery Program IODP, marking the first time that many kilometers worth of drill cores have been extracted from such an explosive submarine volcanic caldera. These samples hold the key for scientists to decode the geological history of this ancient volcano and make projections of its future activities and potential consequences. Can the Santorini code be cracked? The IODP team is an international collaboration, including chief scientists from the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research, The University of Clermont Auvergne, and the International Ocean Discovery Program in Texas.
Nikolas Huelbusch, Director of Unscripted at ZDF Studios, expressed enthusiasm for the documentary's theme: "As the global distributor, we are delighted to be launching 'The Santorini Code' to market this month. It is an extraordinary film, not only because volcanos are a fascinating mystery to most of us, but it also highlights just how powerful science is in helping us understand our planet and provide solutions," he noted.
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