Mountain plants have always been of use to humans. Whether in the Alps or the Pyrenees, we will understand which plants are edible, how to cook them, which plants have medicinal qualities. Passionate people and naturalists also alert us to the consequences of human activities on the mountain plants.
The attacks of September 11, 2001 were the deadliest ever perpetrated in the world. Their impact was colossal in the United States, but also throughout the world. Until then, no documentary had focused on its repercussions on French society, on French people. And yet, if the shock wave started in the Manhattan towers, it also hit France from a distance with unprecedented violence. A look back at the facts, but also at the impact of this disaster on the French people thanks to testimonies and unpublished archives.
The mountain spirit is always present in the art of living. This documentary sets out to meet people who are active in living well in the mountains. They all have one thing in common, the mountain is at the same time their place of life, their inspiration and their support. They will guide you in the Alps in order to know the secrets of mythical hotels, stonemasons, crystal makers or even chalet designers.
