Juliette of the Herbs (1998)
3.6 of 5 from 45 ratings
1h 15min
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- Synopsis:
"Juliette of the Herbs" is a beautifully filmed lyrical portrait of the life and work of Juliette de Bairacli Levy: herbalist, author, breeder of Afghan hounds, friend of the Gypsies, traveller in search of herbal wisdom and a pioneer of holistic veterinary medicine. Juliette's well-loved and now classic herbals for animals and for children have been a vital inspiration for the present day herbal renaissance and holistic animal care community. For more than 60 years Juliette has lived with the Gypsies, nomads and peasants of the world. learning the healing arts of these people who live close to nature, and listening to nature herself. Now 85 years of age, Juliette's life story is as colourful and exciting as her tremendous wealth of herbal knowledge. Filmed on location in Greece, Spain, France, Portugal, Switzerland, England and America, and interwoven with Juliette's vast collection of archival photographs together with scenes of Gypsies dancing and Bedouins with their herds, 'Juliette of the Herbs' is an inspiring portrait of a remarkable woman. - Actors:
- Juliette de Bairacli Levy, Rosemary Gladstar, Susun Weed, Wendy Volhard
- Directors:
- Tish Streeten
- Genres:
- Documentary, Special Interest