Upstream
Synopsis
Filmed entirely from the air, Upstream follows the course of the River Dee in Scotland, all the way to its source in the Cairngorm mountains, the highest of any river in Britain. With a prose poem written especially for the film by Robert Macfarlane and an original score by the Oscar-nominated composer Hauschka.
Top Cast
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- Director
- Rob Petit
- Screenplay & Story
- Robert Macfarlane
- Original Score
- Volker Bertelmann
- Original Title
- Upstream
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 27m
- Production Studios
- Milkwood
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rob Petit
Robert Macfarlane
Volker Bertelmann
Jason Hocking, Rob Petit
Department Leadership Roster
Rob Petit
Director
Robert Macfarlane
Writer
Rob Petit
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Upstream
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Upstream about?
Filmed entirely from the air, Upstream follows the course of the River Dee in Scotland, all the way to its source in the Cairngorm mountains, the highest of any river in Britain. With a prose poem written especially for the film by Robert Macfarlane and an original score by the Oscar-nominated composer Hauschka.
Who directed Upstream?
Upstream was directed by Rob Petit.
Who stars in Upstream?
The principal cast of Upstream includes Julie Fowlis, Niall Gòrdan.
When was Upstream released and how long is it?
Upstream was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Upstream?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Upstream was composed by Volker Bertelmann.