Riddles of the Sphinx
Synopsis
For over 4000 years, the Sphinx has puzzled all who have laid eyes on it. What is this crouching lion, human-headed creature? Who built it and why? To unlock its secrets, two teams of scientists and sculptors immerse themselves in the world of ancient Egypt — a land of pharaohs and pyramids, animal gods and mummies, sun worship and human sacrifice.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gary Glassman
- Screenplay & Story
- Gary Glassman
- Original Score
- Ed Tomney
- Original Title
- Riddles of the Sphinx
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, France
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 55m
- Production Studios
- Telfrance, Providence Pictures, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gary Glassman
Gary Glassman
Ed Tomney
Stephen McCarthy, Rob Fortunato, Ibrahim El Batout, Yoan Cart
Rob Tinworth
Gary Glassman
Department Leadership Roster
Gary Glassman
Director
Gary Glassman
Writer
Ed Tomney
Original Music Composer
Rob Tinworth
Editor
Stephen McCarthy
Director of Photography
Rob Fortunato
Director of Photography
Ibrahim El Batout
Director of Photography
Yoan Cart
Director of Photography
Gary Glassman
Producer
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What is Riddles of the Sphinx about?
For over 4000 years, the Sphinx has puzzled all who have laid eyes on it. What is this crouching lion, human-headed creature? Who built it and why? To unlock its secrets, two teams of scientists and sculptors immerse themselves in the world of ancient Egypt — a land of pharaohs and pyramids, animal gods and mummies, sun worship and human sacrifice.
Who directed Riddles of the Sphinx?
Riddles of the Sphinx was directed by Gary Glassman.
Who stars in Riddles of the Sphinx?
The principal cast of Riddles of the Sphinx includes Jay O. Sanders, Ramsey Faragallah, Zahi Hawass, Mark Lehner.
When was Riddles of the Sphinx released and how long is it?
Riddles of the Sphinx was released in 2010 with a total runtime of 55m.
Who composed the musical score for Riddles of the Sphinx?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Riddles of the Sphinx was composed by Ed Tomney.