本部纪录片介绍了亚洲丰富的饮食世界，共分五集：第一集《黄土高原人民的智慧与技能：面食》、第二集《带有大地芳香的香辛料：咖喱》、第三集《来自远古的信息：芋头和亚姆薯》、第四集《在南方充满活力的植物：茶》和第五集《盐碱地与大地的奇迹：酱油》。从各国风光、人文和饮食风情，详尽的介绍了这五种食材，挑战着你的味蕾和神经。 　　这部由日本NHK电视台于1989年摄制的优秀纪录片，不仅仅是一部关于美食的饕餮盛宴，更是一部记录亚洲各国人民经验史、民俗史和生存智慧史的实录。

DISCOVER THE INTERPLAY OF HISTORY AND CULTURE BEHIND SOME OF THE REGION'S MOST ICONIC CUISINE ON CULINARY ASIA 　　A heaving pot of cultures and tradition, the myriad offerings of Asian cuisine have for years delighted people all over the world. Today, their distinct and complex flavours feature prominently across chic restaurant menus and their once foreign-sounding names are now on the tip of every well-travelled diner's tongue. But most are oblivious to how, why, or even where these delicious dishes originated. Discover what makes Asian cuisine such a huge favourite the world over, and what it means to people in the region on CULINARY ASIA. 　　In practically all festivals and celebrations in Asia, food is a prominent feature. More than just an all-you-can-binge series about food, CULINARY ASIA chronicles the culture and identity of a nation through its culinary history, revealing surprising origins and intriguing stories of people and places behind iconic dishes such as Japanese sushi, Korean kim chi and Taiwanese oyster rice noodles. Each episode of CULINARY ASIA takes a look at famous dishes associated with a particular country and explores the intricate mix of culture that has defined these favourites, despite colonial rule and external influences. 　　Step into Thailand and discover the importance of achieving a balance between the five fundamental flavours in each dish. Revel in haute cuisine from the royal kitchens of the Mughals in India and learn about the influence of religion and the British rule. In Japan, witness how the Japanese define their contemporary cuisine through ingenious recreations and reinventions, led by the principle of "Kodawari". Feel the soul of high-tech haven Korea through a fiery and sassy gastronomic trip. Follow the transformation of Taiwan's cuisine as we embark on a journey to trace the footprints of change. Savour the fusion of flavours that is Malaysia, an exotic hodge-podge of different races and cultures, influenced by migrants and colonial rule. 　　With its treasure trove of culture and tradition, Asia's cuisine has much to offer. CULINARY ASIA reveals the innovations and inventions that Asian cities have adopted to bring its cuisine to greater heights. 　　CULINARY ASIA episode descriptions: 　　Thailand 　　Unknown to many, the culinary voyage of Thailand is not just spiked with sweet and spicy flavours, but a need to balance five fundamental flavours in each dish or the overall meal. With a dash of fresh herbs and spices, come savour Thailand 's culinary history with ancient recipes from a curious collection of Funeral Books. Discover the old-world secrets behind the ubiquitous Tom Yam Soup - Bangkok street-stall style, then get a behind-the-scenes look at the sport of Muay Thai and the varying tastes of regional curries that fuel its champions. In a rare twist of pace, experience Buddhist spirituality and the ancient Zen art of Thai healing through its culinary offerings. 　　India 　　The most populous democracy in the world is well-known for its contagious Bollywood culture and yes, curry varieties. But is there more to Indian cuisine than curry? India explores the many foreign influences that have coloured Indian culture and cuisine over the centuries. Let your senses be your guide as India journeys though the exotic world of spices from the royal kitchens of the Mughals and learns about the influence of religion and British Raj on food. Discover a cuisine that is ever-changing, one that defies definition... readily adopts and adapts outside influences yet still manages to remain intrinsically Indian. 　　Japan 　　A country where development takes place at lightning speed, Japan is considered by many to be the birthplace of some of the most groundbreaking - and eccentric - innovations in the history of humankind. From the high aesthetics of modern architecture to brassy street culture, manga comics to instant ramen, Japanese ingenuity has changed the way we live and the way we eat. Japan is a gastronomic playground where radical innovation meets ancient tradition, and where tradition itself has evolved to stake claim to the 21st century. 　　Korea 　　Korea, the tenth largest economy in the world, has been consistently dishing out fancy mobile phones, flashy cars and cool electronics to the rest of the world. However, modern day Korea, home to the world's ninth biggest film and pop industry, is serving up a taste of its cultural heritage and recipes from centuries ago. Some of Korea's food icons bear historical roots that can be traced to Chinese and Mongolian influences, as well as one of the longest and most powerful monarchy - the Joseon Dynasty. Amazingly in recent years, modern Korean cuisine has spread its wings of popularity around the world, spinning a culinary renaissance among Koreans and others worldwide. 　　Taiwan 　　Also known as "Ilha Formosa" (which means "the beautiful island"), Taiwan has more than 500 years of dated history and is a food paradise with an amazing array of diverse cuisines. An immigrant society with more than 90% population being Han Chinese, Taiwanese has the good fortune of fusing the best culinary skills from chinese mainland's eight major streams of cooking techniques, from the hot and spicy Sichuan food to the simple rustic Hokkien cuisine. Food-loving Taiwanese have adopted a democratic and open mindset towards other influences, be it exquisite techniques of making sweet treats from their Japanese colonial masters or the use of raw ingredients from her indigenous aboriginal people. 　　Malaysia 　　Is it possible to define Malaysian cuisine? That's the question this episode seeks to answer as we embark on a culinary adventure across Malaysia. Along the way, discover a nation of varied races and cultures, and her history of migrants and the British colonial rule. The migrants may have brought their own recipes when they settled here but through the years, those recipes have created a fusion of flavours that is inimitably Malaysian. Prepare yourself for a banquet of Chinese favourites, signature Malay dishes, colorful Indian banana leaf cuisine, the fusion food of Peranakans and old-world Western cuisine with a twist.

这是首部由巴勒斯坦人在以色列「境内」执导的电影，也是当代巴勒斯坦电影的先驱之作。电影巧妙地融合了纪实与叙事元素，温柔地呈现了两位来自不同年代的巴勒斯坦女性在1947年联合国大会第181号决议和1967年六日战争两个重大历史事件后，如何在不同的价值观之间角力、妥协和调整自身的家庭与家园。一位是传统保守的寡妇，终其一生为家庭和祖地奋斗；另一位是现代的年轻母亲，离婚后在被排挤的社会中努力追求自己的梦想和事业。电影近年获比利时皇家电影资料馆修复，40年后重新审视她们当下对未来的无力展望，更是让人别有一番感触。

这是首部由巴勒斯坦人在以色列「境内」执导的电影，也是当代巴勒斯坦电影的先驱之作。电影巧妙地融合了纪实与叙事元素，温柔地呈现了两位来自不同年代的巴勒斯坦女性在1947年联合国大会第181号决议和1967年六日战争两个重大历史事件后，如何在不同的价值观之间角力、妥协和调整自身的家庭与家园。一位是传统保守的寡妇，终其一生为家庭和祖地奋斗；另一位是现代的年轻母亲，离婚后在被排挤的社会中努力追求自己的梦想和事业。电影近年获比利时皇家电影资料馆修复，40年后重新审视她们当下对未来的无力展望，更是让人别有一番感触。

七集纪录片《亚洲》（Asia）由大卫·爱登堡爵士担纲解说倾情呈现，带领观众深入这片全球面积最大的大陆，发掘令人惊叹的野生动物和自然奇观。亚洲拥有世界最高的山峰、最深的海洋、最高的丛林和规模最大的洞穴。作为BBC 首部聚焦亚洲大陆的野生动物纪录片，这部系列片历时近 4 年时间拍摄，探访了亚洲这一奇迹大陆的各个角落，将其摄人心魄的壮丽美景和丰富多彩的野生动物精彩呈现，并揭示一系列前所未见的动物行为。

（1）：“脱日入亚”的考验 　　新能源带来的变革，可匹敌工业革命，20年后，绿色能源将占世界4成。 　　未来能源的试验都市，由中东阿布扎比建立的马斯达尔城，利用庞大石油资金，为夺取新能源的主导权，购入世界最先端技术，将建成完全实现碳零排放的超级都市。 　　世界最大产油国沙特阿拉伯，如今也开始利用照耀沙漠的太阳能，附带风力发电的巴林摩天大楼，作为石油替代品的液化石油天然气，巴林的世界出口量第一。 　　依赖石油的时代已经结束。 　　截至目前，通过高技术支援中东的日本企业正遭遇巨变。围绕替代石油的新能源，展开激烈争夺的中东各国，谁将掌握沙漠中的财富，日本企业仍在继续苦战。 　　（2）：中东沙漠财富争夺战 　　新能源带来的变革，可匹敌工业革命，20年后，绿色能源将占世界4成。 　　未来能源的试验都市，由中东阿布扎比建立的马斯达尔城，利用庞大石油资金，为夺取新能源的主导权，购入世界最先端技术，将建成完全实现碳零排放的超级都市。 　　世界最大产油国沙特阿拉伯，如今也开始利用照耀沙漠的太阳能，附带风力发电的巴林摩天大楼，作为石油替代品的液化石油天然气，巴林的世界出口量第一。 　　依赖石油的时代已经结束。 　　截至目前，通过高技术支援中东的日本企业正遭遇巨变。围绕替代石油的新能源，展开激烈争夺的中东各国，谁将掌握沙漠中的财富，日本企业仍在继续苦战。 　　（3）：争夺2亿人巨大伊斯兰市场 　　（4）：中日韩绿色战争 　　能称霸中国环境市场即可称霸世界。 　　面对约中国80兆日元的巨大市场，世界各方纷至沓来，这里是世界环境技术决一雌雄的战场。 　　以技术立国为本的日本企业，借助引以为豪的绿色科技抢滩中国市场。另一方面，韩国亦举全国之力进军中国市场，从三星、LG到没名气的新兴企业，依托国家强力支援，从中国获得一个个绿色商机。 　　为争夺巨大绿色商机主导权，日韩中三国间的竞争，在中国点燃了导火索，这场战争将重绘世界经济版图。 　　道兰2010年收官之作，字幕组2010年第100部译作，灼热的亚洲系列，本回让我们共同揭秘绿色战争的实态——

Tom Mes: Could you talk a bit about your project with the band Bacillus Army, the album Asia Strikes Back and the film you made to accompany it? 　　Sogo Ishii: I knew I wasn't cut out for music, but at the same the collaborative nature of filmmaking often frustrated me due to its slowness. I wanted to move quicker, but I couldn't. Often when I felt that frustration I would turn to music. After Burst City I got together with members of The Roosters and the vocalist of Son House and we recorded the album Asia Strikes Back. I made a thirty-minute film with the same title that was released on video at the time. I'm thinking of releasing it on DVD, but with some major modifications to the sound and the music.

本作是以东京都内某栋独户住宅为舞台的"纯粹社会派深刻喜剧"。曜子在丈夫工作期间，既在一楼照料公公，又在二楼经营非法风俗店。对政治与社会保持敏感、同时竭力兼顾看护工作与风俗营业的曜子，其开朗勤勉的身影折射出善恶的彼岸与这个国家的矛盾。

After four Asian schoolgirls are drugged and gangraped by members of a crime syndicate, they train to hunt them down and exact revenge.

本作是以东京都内某栋独户住宅为舞台的"纯粹社会派深刻喜剧"。曜子在丈夫工作期间，既在一楼照料公公，又在二楼经营非法风俗店。对政治与社会保持敏感、同时竭力兼顾看护工作与风俗营业的曜子，其开朗勤勉的身影折射出善恶的彼岸与这个国家的矛盾。