--- product_id: 4388847 title: "Africa: Eye To Eye With the Unknown [Blu-ray]" price: "€ 23.74" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/4388847-africa-eye-to-eye-with-the-unknown-blu-ray store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Africa: Eye To Eye With the Unknown [Blu-ray] **Price:** € 23.74 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Africa: Eye To Eye With the Unknown [Blu-ray] - **How much does it cost?** € 23.74 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/4388847-africa-eye-to-eye-with-the-unknown-blu-ray) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Product Description Africa (2012) (BBC/Blu-ray)Mike Gunton, Executive Producer of Life, brings his next landmark series to Blu-ray with Africa! This 6-part series will amaze and awe with stunning photography and truly moving stories of survival on the continent with the most diverse animal life anywhere on our planet. Premiering simultaneously in the UK, U.S. and Australia, it promises to be a worldwide phenomenon on a scale not seen since Planet Earth.]]> desertcart.com There are only so many superlatives available to English speakers, and since most have already been used to describe other titles in the BBC's Earth documentary series, what can one possibly say about Africa? That it is perhaps the most stunning melding of technology and nature yet? That's a decent place to start, but really, these six hour-long episodes, each focusing on a different part of the continent aptly described as the greatest wildlife show on Earth, must be seen (especially on Blu-ray) to be appreciated. Naturalist David Attenborough, who's been at this for nearly 60 years, is once again the narrator/onscreen host, and in the first five episodes (the last, entitled "The Future," chronicles efforts to protect and conserve the many species threatened by overpopulation, poaching, climate change, and other factors), he's on hand for multiple moments that aren't simply educational and revelatory, but also jaw-droppingly beautiful, with cinematography so rich and detailed you might even think some of these shots are studio-enhanced special effects. In "Kalahari," we see an extraordinary array of the greatest mammals on the planet--elephants, giraffes, lions, zebras, and so on--gathering by day at a watering hole in a place so dry its name translates as "land of great thirst"; at night, meanwhile, a special "starlight camera" captures rhinos engaging in the kind of social behavior never before observed by humans. In "Savannah," we are witness to a scene in which a mother elephant must decide to keep up with the herd or stay behind with her dying baby, a profoundly moving sequence that will melt the hardest heart. In "Cape," we see the "butterfly ball," in which butterflies leave the protection of the rainforest floor and soar above the trees in a gloriously balletic mating ritual. But while the content is well beyond reproach, when it comes to presentation, Africa seems to be trying to modernize the nature doc form, with somewhat mixed results. Some of it is edited more like a movie than a documentary, using music, quick cuts, close-ups, and slo-mo to heighten the drama (one example is an otherwise spectacular battle between two male giraffes that's scored and edited like a Sam Peckinpah western). Mere quibbles? Perhaps. Whatever your view, there's no denying that Africa (which includes interesting making-of sections at the end of each episode, as well as interviews, outtakes, and deleted scenes) is a triumph. --Sam Graham Review: Review Of Africa - The movie starts in the Kalahari Desert first, and uncovers things about the desert that most of us never knew. They also show one perfect scene where so many different animals have congregated close together by a rare source of drinking water. It almost reminds you of the biblical account of the Garden of Eden, with so many different animals getting along so peacefully, until a pride of vicious marauding lions suddenly appear out of nowhere and interrupted the peace. They looked crazed while even attacking each other, before chasing the other peaceful animals away. The show also highlights a group of desert Giraffes, and shows one Giraffe being knocked out in slow motion, by another Giraffe that was competing for a female Giraffe to mate with. This documentary makes you feel that you're on an actual journey in Africa, all from the comfort of your living room sofa. It is much more than just the same old coverage about wildlife in Africa; this documentary is different because it gives you extensive detailed information about every region they visit. This film shows how the sand dunes in the Sahara desert, is constantly changing its shape in a time-lapse video replay. We also learn for the first time that there is a hidden underground lake in the Sahara Desert that is hundreds of feet deep, which may run the entire length of the desert. From there the series takes us on a journey to the Savannah, and sheds light on the largest lava lake in the world. This is a six part documentary, and after every part is over they take at least another 10 minutes to explain how they made this series and the video shots they captured, which makes the series even more interesting. With the near perfect video shots, and the perfect lighting effects, this is what sets this film apart from others in the same naturalist field. This is another must have, for your collection of the BBC Earth Series documentaries. Review: Unique & Fresh Footage, Superb Audio & Video! One of the Best! - This documentary strikes a perfect balance between entertainment and education. The film shows events that have never been filmed before like an unforgettable fight between male giraffes over territory, which just sticks in my mind. This is like no other documentary I have ever seen. It concentrates more on the unique behaviors of animals by region as they interact with their own and other species. It shows some less well known animals and interweaves them with the more common ones by showing their dependence on each other, like lizards waiting for lions to sleep to catch flies off their faces. Unlike many documentaries, all the action here takes place against gorgeous panoramic terrain backdrops of endless blue skies, desert sands, and rain forests. Some parts are funny, heart warming and make you feel like hopping a plane to Africa just to see all of this. Others scenes are so unique and amazing that you'll have to replay them just to believe what you saw. The 6th episode, "The Future" is more sobering as you realize that all of this great beauty and diversity could just cease to exist. There are also a couple stories that are sad and even distressing, where you wish the photographers would just do something. At the end of each episode are 10 minute "Eye to Eye" segments that explain how the filming was done. Africat is as in depth as previous BBC series with more of a focus on animal behavior. It is well tied together with excellent and informative narrative and the video and audio will blow you away. It does not repeat footage from previous BBC series. The use of slow motion photography and outstanding macro work really show off HDTV capabilities and blu-ray technology and allow one to silently marvel at the form, adaptation, and splendor of these rarely seen in nature animals. David Attenborough is at the top of his game and while he appears in a some of the scenes his main function is as a trusted and familiar companion joining us on this magnificent adventure that was four years in the making. NOTE: This series aired in January on the Discovery Channel but with a different narrator, Forest Whitaker. Some scenes were cut in order to allow for commercials and the length of the time slot. UK RELEASE: This has also been released in the UK but as a 3 disc set with an UV and digital copy. It is also narrated by David Attenborough and contains the same 6 episodes. It appears that the episodes are just spread more across the 3 discs. I heard it contains the same extras BUT the run time is 15 minutes shorter than the US version? (UK digital copies are not playable outside the UK) ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00AK7806E | | Actors | David Attenborough | | Best Sellers Rank | #21,918 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #100 in Documentary (Movies & TV) | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (1,510) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 26411753 | | Language | English (Dolby Digital 5.1) | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | AC-3, Blu-ray, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen | | Number of discs | 2 | | Producers | Michael Gunton | | Product Dimensions | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 3.04 ounces | | Release date | February 26, 2013 | | Run time | 6 hours | | Studio | BBC Home Entertainment | | Subtitles: | French, Spanish | ## Product Details - **Contributor:** David Attenborough, Michael Gunton - **Format:** AC-3, Blu-ray, Dolby, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen - **Genre:** Special Interest - **Initial release date:** 2013-02-26 - **Language:** English ## Images ![Africa: Eye To Eye With the Unknown [Blu-ray] - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91G1EFdsvtL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review Of Africa *by B***E on March 22, 2013* The movie starts in the Kalahari Desert first, and uncovers things about the desert that most of us never knew. They also show one perfect scene where so many different animals have congregated close together by a rare source of drinking water. It almost reminds you of the biblical account of the Garden of Eden, with so many different animals getting along so peacefully, until a pride of vicious marauding lions suddenly appear out of nowhere and interrupted the peace. They looked crazed while even attacking each other, before chasing the other peaceful animals away. The show also highlights a group of desert Giraffes, and shows one Giraffe being knocked out in slow motion, by another Giraffe that was competing for a female Giraffe to mate with. This documentary makes you feel that you're on an actual journey in Africa, all from the comfort of your living room sofa. It is much more than just the same old coverage about wildlife in Africa; this documentary is different because it gives you extensive detailed information about every region they visit. This film shows how the sand dunes in the Sahara desert, is constantly changing its shape in a time-lapse video replay. We also learn for the first time that there is a hidden underground lake in the Sahara Desert that is hundreds of feet deep, which may run the entire length of the desert. From there the series takes us on a journey to the Savannah, and sheds light on the largest lava lake in the world. This is a six part documentary, and after every part is over they take at least another 10 minutes to explain how they made this series and the video shots they captured, which makes the series even more interesting. With the near perfect video shots, and the perfect lighting effects, this is what sets this film apart from others in the same naturalist field. This is another must have, for your collection of the BBC Earth Series documentaries. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Unique & Fresh Footage, Superb Audio & Video! One of the Best! *by E***Y on March 12, 2013* This documentary strikes a perfect balance between entertainment and education. The film shows events that have never been filmed before like an unforgettable fight between male giraffes over territory, which just sticks in my mind. This is like no other documentary I have ever seen. It concentrates more on the unique behaviors of animals by region as they interact with their own and other species. It shows some less well known animals and interweaves them with the more common ones by showing their dependence on each other, like lizards waiting for lions to sleep to catch flies off their faces. Unlike many documentaries, all the action here takes place against gorgeous panoramic terrain backdrops of endless blue skies, desert sands, and rain forests. Some parts are funny, heart warming and make you feel like hopping a plane to Africa just to see all of this. Others scenes are so unique and amazing that you'll have to replay them just to believe what you saw. The 6th episode, "The Future" is more sobering as you realize that all of this great beauty and diversity could just cease to exist. There are also a couple stories that are sad and even distressing, where you wish the photographers would just do something. At the end of each episode are 10 minute "Eye to Eye" segments that explain how the filming was done. Africat is as in depth as previous BBC series with more of a focus on animal behavior. It is well tied together with excellent and informative narrative and the video and audio will blow you away. It does not repeat footage from previous BBC series. The use of slow motion photography and outstanding macro work really show off HDTV capabilities and blu-ray technology and allow one to silently marvel at the form, adaptation, and splendor of these rarely seen in nature animals. David Attenborough is at the top of his game and while he appears in a some of the scenes his main function is as a trusted and familiar companion joining us on this magnificent adventure that was four years in the making. NOTE: This series aired in January on the Discovery Channel but with a different narrator, Forest Whitaker. Some scenes were cut in order to allow for commercials and the length of the time slot. UK RELEASE: This has also been released in the UK but as a 3 disc set with an UV and digital copy. It is also narrated by David Attenborough and contains the same 6 episodes. It appears that the episodes are just spread more across the 3 discs. I heard it contains the same extras BUT the run time is 15 minutes shorter than the US version? (UK digital copies are not playable outside the UK) ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Beautiful, informative *by S***S on December 31, 2017* Beautiful, informative, excellent! Very clear and crisp Blu-ray video on a wide range of African wildlife and geography. Although this covers some familiar ground, it also introduces new video and facts. Very memorable. I think I will always remember this one!! I really got to know how the geography affects climate and then life. I used maps of Africa to follow along. I found that helped a lot. Some things to look for: --Antelopes or gazelles running through a mountain gap during a change of topic. --Drop of water on a leaf acting as a lens through which you can see a flying insect. --Social life of rhinos. --Kite diving down captured from under water. --Butterflies flying upstream to meet at a mountaintop. --Many more. One of the best!! ## Frequently Bought Together - Africa: Eye To Eye With the Unknown [Blu-ray] - The Hunt [Blu-ray] - Life (David Attenborough-Narrated Version) [Blu-ray] --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/4388847-africa-eye-to-eye-with-the-unknown-blu-ray](https://www.desertcart.it/products/4388847-africa-eye-to-eye-with-the-unknown-blu-ray) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-08*