Nile (2004)
The longest river on the planet, the Nile flows from the heart of a continent uniting mountain, jungle, marsh and desert. But for such a huge and powerful river, the Nile has been reluctant to give up its secrets. The Ancient Egyptians thought it was magical – a gift of the gods, whilst obsessive Victorian explorers endured unimaginable hardships in their search for its source. Nile reveals the true nature of the river and the reasons behind its magic – a magnificent and diverse mosaic of strange places and fascinating animals, stretching far back into some of the remotest corners of Africa.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 147 min
Release Date: February 27, 2004
Cast
- Simon MacCorkindale - Himself - Narrator
Music: David Mitcham
Production: BBC, Discovery
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Nile about?
- The longest river on the planet, the Nile flows from the heart of a continent uniting mountain, jungle, marsh and desert. But for such a huge and powerful river, the Nile has been reluctant to give up its secrets. The Ancient Egyptians thought it was magical – a gift of the gods, whilst obsessive Victorian explorers endured unimaginable hardships in their search for its source. Nile reveals the true nature of the river and the reasons behind its magic – a magnificent and diverse mosaic of strange places and fascinating animals, stretching far back into some of the remotest corners of Africa.
- Who directed Nile?
- Nile was directed by Gavin Maxwell, Tim Scoones, Martha Holmes.
- Who stars in Nile?
- Nile stars Simon MacCorkindale.
- How long is Nile?
- Nile has a runtime of 2h 27m (147 minutes).
- What genre is Nile?
- Nile is a Documentary film.