Nile
Synopsis
The longest river on the planet, the Nile flows from the heart of a continent uniting mountain, jungle, marsh and desert. But for such a huge and powerful river, the Nile has been reluctant to give up its secrets. The Ancient Egyptians thought it was magical – a gift of the gods, whilst obsessive Victorian explorers endured unimaginable hardships in their search for its source. Nile reveals the true nature of the river and the reasons behind its magic – a magnificent and diverse mosaic of strange places and fascinating animals, stretching far back into some of the remotest corners of Africa.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gavin Maxwell, Tim Scoones, Martha Holmes
- Original Score
- David Mitcham
- Original Title
- Nile
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 27m
- Production Studios
- BBC, Discovery
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gavin Maxwell, Tim Scoones, Martha Holmes
David Mitcham
Department Leadership Roster
Gavin Maxwell
Director
Tim Scoones
Director
Martha Holmes
Director
David Mitcham
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Nile
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What is Nile about?
The longest river on the planet, the Nile flows from the heart of a continent uniting mountain, jungle, marsh and desert. But for such a huge and powerful river, the Nile has been reluctant to give up its secrets. The Ancient Egyptians thought it was magical – a gift of the gods, whilst obsessive Victorian explorers endured unimaginable hardships in their search for its source. Nile reveals the true nature of the river and the reasons behind its magic – a magnificent and diverse mosaic of strange places and fascinating animals, stretching far back into some of the remotest corners of Africa.
Who directed Nile?
Nile was directed by Gavin Maxwell, Tim Scoones, Martha Holmes.
Who stars in Nile?
The principal cast of Nile includes Simon MacCorkindale.
When was Nile released and how long is it?
Nile was released in 2004 with a total runtime of 2h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for Nile?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Nile was composed by David Mitcham.