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Director(s):
SCHLUMBOM (FRIEDERIKE)
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Producer(s):
ARTE GEIE, MEDIENKONTOR Movie GMBH
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Territories:
Worldwide.
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Production year:
2020
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Language(s):
German, English, French
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Rights:
TV, DVD, NON-THEATRICAL, INTERNET, VOD
Whether boiled, dried, powdered or in oil form, this “Indian gold” is used in cooking, as a medicine, as a dye or even to keep insects away. It is also a key part of countless religious ceremonies.
Turmeric is a staple of Indian culture and religion and is part of the daily life of many inhabitants – who use it not only as a spice, but also as a remedy. Its root is said to have disinfectant, analgesic and antibiotic properties. It is said to be good for the stomach and help relieve joint pain and Alzheimer's disease, for example.
The mountains of Andhra Pradesh are its main production area. It is here that Veni Macs and her companion Sudheer Krishna, a doctor by profession, process the tuber organically with the help of local farmers. Not all turmeric powders are created equal. Indeed, varieties of inferior quality, poorly processed and adulterated powders litter the market...