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Director: Martha Holmes
Cast: Simon MacCorkindale
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.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Nile, the 2004 documentary directed by Martha Holmes, has been well-received by critics and audiences. The film has a strong 7.9/10 rating on IMDb, indicating positive public reception. Nile has been praised for its vivid exploration of the Nile River and the diverse landscapes and wildlife it encompasses across Africa.
Why you might like this:
Fans of nature documentaries and exploratory filmmaking will appreciate the stunning cinematography and immersive journey through the diverse landscapes of the Nile river in this 2004 documentary directed by Martha Holmes.
The Nile River is a major north-flowing river in northeastern Africa which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. At 7,088 km (4,404 mi) long, it is the longest river in the world, although the volume of water it carries is much smaller than other major rivers such as the Amazon or Congo. Its drainage basin covers portions of eleven countries: the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, Burundi, Rwanda, Uganda, Kenya, Ethiopia, Eritrea, South Sudan, Sudan, and Egypt. It plays an important economic role in the economy of these nations, and it is the primary water source for South Sudan, Sudan and Egypt.
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