Into the Okavango
Synopsis
A passionate conservation biologist brings together a river bushman fearful of losing his past and a young scientist uncertain of her future on an epic, four-month expedition across three countries, through unexplored and dangerous landscapes, in order to save the Okavango Delta, one of our planet's last pristine wildernesses.
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Into The Okavango — Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-04-18
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tribeca Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Neil Gelinas
- Screenplay & Story
- Brian Newell, Neil Gelinas
- Original Score
- Sven Faulconer
- Original Title
- Into the Okavango
- Country of Origin
- Angola, Botswana, United States of America, Namibia, South Africa
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Studios
- National Geographic, National Geographic Documentary Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Neil Gelinas
Brian Newell, Neil Gelinas
Sven Faulconer
Roger Horrocks, Jon Betz, Neil Gelinas
Brian Newell, Neil Gelinas
Department Leadership Roster
Neil Gelinas
Director
Brian Newell
Writer
Brian Newell
Editor
Neil Gelinas
Writer
Neil Gelinas
Editor
Sven Faulconer
Original Music Composer
Roger Horrocks
Director of Photography
Jon Betz
Director of Photography
Neil Gelinas
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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What is Into the Okavango about?
A passionate conservation biologist brings together a river bushman fearful of losing his past and a young scientist uncertain of her future on an epic, four-month expedition across three countries, through unexplored and dangerous landscapes, in order to save the Okavango Delta, one of our planet's last pristine wildernesses.
Who directed Into the Okavango?
Into the Okavango was directed by Neil Gelinas.
Who stars in Into the Okavango?
The principal cast of Into the Okavango includes Steve Boyes.
When was Into the Okavango released and how long is it?
Into the Okavango was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
Who composed the musical score for Into the Okavango?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Into the Okavango was composed by Sven Faulconer.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Into the Okavango?
Into the Okavango holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).