Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs
Synopsis
The Kush Empire was an ancient superpower that dominated the Nile Valley and rivaled the Egyptians, and now, a new, cutting-edge investigation at a mysterious tomb could reveal the secrets of this formidable lost kingdom.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Starkey
- Screenplay & Story
- David Starkey
- Original Title
- Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs
- Country of Origin
- France, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Alleycats Films, ARTE
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Starkey
David Starkey
Mark McCauley
Declan McCann
Ed Stobart, Emma Parkins, Patrick Greaves, David Starkey
Department Leadership Roster
David Starkey
Director
David Starkey
Writer
Mark McCauley
Director of Photography
Declan McCann
Editor
Patrick Greaves
Producer
David Starkey
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
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What is Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs about?
The Kush Empire was an ancient superpower that dominated the Nile Valley and rivaled the Egyptians, and now, a new, cutting-edge investigation at a mysterious tomb could reveal the secrets of this formidable lost kingdom.
Who directed Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs?
Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs was directed by David Starkey.
Who stars in Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs?
The principal cast of Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs includes Russell Bentley.
When was Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs released and how long is it?
Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs was released in 2019 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs?
Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs holds official age classifications: DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.).