The Flood
Synopsis
Surrounded by the unforgiving Kalahari Desert, the Okavango Delta is a lush, vibrant oasis that pulses with life each year as the great flood rejuvenates the land with the return of water. Witness how incredible animals – like leopards, elephants, lions, hippos and more – adapt to this unpredictable and changing landscape. When the lands are flooded, the Okavango Delta is both a sanctuary and a trap, giving and taking life in equal measure. Then, like a living, breathing ecosystem, the waters soon recede and life becomes about one thing – survival. The fate of the tens of thousands of animals that live in this place of spectacular natural drama is at stake.
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Official Trailer | The Flood | National Geographic UKOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-10-29
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Brad Bestelink
- Original Score
- Hannah Parrott, Andrew Christie
- Original Title
- The Flood
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 28m
- Production Studios
- Icon Films, National Geographic
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Brad Bestelink
Hannah Parrott, Andrew Christie
María Corral Benitez
Brad Bestelink, Janet Han Vissering, Geoff Daniels
Department Leadership Roster
Hannah Parrott
Original Music Composer
Brad Bestelink
Producer
María Corral Benitez
Editor
Brad Bestelink
Director
Andrew Christie
Original Music Composer
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PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Flood
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What is The Flood about?
Surrounded by the unforgiving Kalahari Desert, the Okavango Delta is a lush, vibrant oasis that pulses with life each year as the great flood rejuvenates the land with the return of water. Witness how incredible animals – like leopards, elephants, lions, hippos and more – adapt to this unpredictable and changing landscape. When the lands are flooded, the Okavango Delta is both a sanctuary and a trap, giving and taking life in equal measure. Then, like a living, breathing ecosystem, the waters soon recede and life becomes about one thing – survival. The fate of the tens of thousands of animals that live in this place of spectacular natural drama is at stake.
Who directed The Flood?
The Flood was directed by Brad Bestelink.
Who stars in The Flood?
The principal cast of The Flood includes Angela Bassett.
When was The Flood released and how long is it?
The Flood was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 1h 28m.
Who composed the musical score for The Flood?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Flood was composed by Hannah Parrott, Andrew Christie.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Flood?
The Flood holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).