Holy (un)Holy River
“A RIVER Revered and Reviled”
Synopsis
Holy (un)Holy River follows the world's most revered and reviled river, the great Ganges River of India. The film's directors, Jake Norton and Pete McBride, followed the river source-to-sea in 2013, documenting its intense beauty and struggles. From its pristine headwaters on the Gangotri Glacier in the high Himalaya Mountains to the fetid, dead trickle in the north Indian heartland to its complex meeting with the sea at the Bay of Bengal, Holy (un)Holy River shows the complexities and dichotomies of this river and watershed with is at once the lifeblood of 500 million people, the spiritual inspiration for a billion Hindus, and one of the most troubled and threatened rivers in the world. The river's story is told through haunting imagery, contemplative scenes, expert interviews, and a journey of some 1,600 miles.
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HOLY (UN)HOLY RIVER: Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2017-06-13
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Release History & Theatrical Window
May 1, 2016
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
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- Original Title
- Holy (un)Holy River
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter McBride, Jake Norton
Department Leadership Roster
Peter McBride
Producer
Jake Norton
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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What is Holy (un)Holy River about?
Holy (un)Holy River follows the world's most revered and reviled river, the great Ganges River of India. The film's directors, Jake Norton and Pete McBride, followed the river source-to-sea in 2013, documenting its intense beauty and struggles. From its pristine headwaters on the Gangotri Glacier in the high Himalaya Mountains to the fetid, dead trickle in the north Indian heartland to its complex meeting with the sea at the Bay of Bengal, Holy (un)Holy River shows the complexities and dichotomies of this river and watershed with is at once the lifeblood of 500 million people, the spiritual inspiration for a billion Hindus, and one of the most troubled and threatened rivers in the world. The river's story is told through haunting imagery, contemplative scenes, expert interviews, and a journey of some 1,600 miles.
Who directed Holy (un)Holy River?
Holy (un)Holy River was directed by Not specified.
Who stars in Holy (un)Holy River?
The principal cast of Holy (un)Holy River includes Peter McBride, Jake Norton.
When was Holy (un)Holy River released and how long is it?
Holy (un)Holy River was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.