JAPAN PRIZE 2003
 
The Last Moment of an Ancient Tribe
  China Central Television (CCTV)
  China
About 4,000 years ago, a developed prehistoric civilization in the northwest of China suddenly disappeared, posing a conundrum to modern day historians. For a long time, archaeologists unearthed a large number of skeletons in the province belonging to the victims of mass death. This program shows how the experts found the reason for their deaths. The program stimulates the intellectual interest of the viewers about the life and destiny of ancient people. It also shows that archaeology is not just about digging up ancient graves and treasures, but is rather a form of science, involving the cooperation of many different types of specialists.
POWERPLANTS: THE INDESTRUCTIBLE GINGKO
  France 5 (F5)
  France
In 1945, several gingko trees survived the atom-bombing of Hiroshima City and became a symbol of hope for the people. Eric Gonzales and his team set out to show how plants can be fascinating yet familiar, exotic but close to home. The program is from a series and each episode introduces fascinating stories which bring local plants vividly to life. By introducing gingko’s astonishing toughness, the program shows various aspects of the gingko and its deep connection to Japanese culture. It also explains the use of gingko as tea and as a Chinese herbal remedy. The program clearly demonstrates the indestructibility of gingko.

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