The Ark of Lights and Shadows (2018)
The forgotten story of Martin and Osa Johnson, rebel filmmakers and Kansas natives who made some of the first films in Africa in times when filming itself was more dangerous than lions or malaria.
Director: Jan E. Svatoš
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: March 17, 2018
Cast
- Martin E. Johnson - Himself (Archival Footage)
- Osa Johnson - Herself (Archival Footage)
- Jan E. Svatoš - Narrator (voice)
- Igor Bareš - Narrator (voice)
- Zora Jandová - Narrator (voice)
Screenplay
- Jan E. Svatoš
- Jana Škopková (Creative Producer)
Cinematography: Romi Straková
Editing: Václav Trčka, Katarína Buchanan Geyerová
Production: Art Francesco, Česká televize
Country: Czech Republic
Language: Český
Original Language: cs
Themes
Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife
Keywords
africa, biography, nature
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Ark of Lights and Shadows about?
- The forgotten story of Martin and Osa Johnson, rebel filmmakers and Kansas natives who made some of the first films in Africa in times when filming itself was more dangerous than lions or malaria.
- Who directed The Ark of Lights and Shadows?
- The Ark of Lights and Shadows was directed by Jan E. Svatoš.
- Who stars in The Ark of Lights and Shadows?
- The Ark of Lights and Shadows stars Martin E. Johnson, Osa Johnson, Jan E. Svatoš, Igor Bareš, Zora Jandová.
- How long is The Ark of Lights and Shadows?
- The Ark of Lights and Shadows has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Ark of Lights and Shadows?
- The Ark of Lights and Shadows is a Documentary film.
- Where was The Ark of Lights and Shadows produced?
- The Ark of Lights and Shadows was produced in Czech Republic.
- What are the themes of The Ark of Lights and Shadows?
- The themes of The Ark of Lights and Shadows include: Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, On the Trail of Safari and Wildlife, Safari and Chasing Wildlife.