Nile

2004 2h 27m EN

Documentary

Synopsis

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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.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Simon MacCorkindale
Himself - Narrator

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Gavin Maxwell

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ERA

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Released 22 years ago.

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CRAFT

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by David Mitcham. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0418959 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Gavin Maxwell directs. David Mitcham scores.

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1Released 22 years ago.
2Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
3Original score by David Mitcham. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4IMDB entry: tt0418959 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.