Mystery of the Nile
Alternate Title(s): Formerly The Blue Nile
On Christmas day of 2003, Pasquale Scaturro and a team of explorers set out on an epic quest to become the first to complete a full descent of the world's greatest river, the Blue Nile and the Nile, from source to sea. Four months later, on April 28 at 7:01am, Pasquale and his expedition partner Gordon Brown, reached the mouth of the Nile at the Mediterranean Sea, becoming the first in history to complete this 3,250-mile journey. Their amazing journey is the basis for the IMAX® film, MYSTERY OF THE NILE.
MYSTERY OF THE NILE tells the story of this emotional and historic expedition while also exploring the cultural and environmental links between the Ethiopian, Sudanese and Egyptian civilizations. Both a captivating human adventure and a serious in-depth look at this most fascinating yet little-known region, MYSTERY OF THE NILE promises another exciting and educational giant screen experience.
Film Info
- Type: Documentary
- Release date: February 18, 2005
- Run time: 45 Minutes
- Format: 1570
- Genre: Historical, Destination/Signature Film, Animals/Nature
- Director(s): Jordi Llompart
- Producer(s): Jordi Llompart, Greg MacGillivray
- Distributor: MacGillivray Freeman Films
Video Clips
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Mystery of the Nile: NBC News Clip [WM 300 K]
Mystery of the Nile: Trailer [WM 300 K]
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Credits
Produced by Orbita Max and MacGillivray Freeman Films. Distributed by MacGillivray Freeman Films. Director: Jordi Llompart. Producers: Jordie Llompart, Greg MacGillivray. Director of Photography: Reed Smoot. Aerial Cinematography: Ron Goodman.
Reviews
BMZ Reviews:
River Dance By Ross Anthony
Mystery of the Nile By Paula Tagle
Outside Reviews:
"Mystery of the Nile" By Jordan Reed, Boxoffice Magazine
"Mystery of the Nile" By Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel
"Time travel, wild times on 'Nile'" By Tom Keogh, The Seattle Times
"Mystery of the Nile" By Daniel Eagan, Film Journal International
"Mystery of the Nile" By Steve Schneider, Orlando Weekly
Related Articles
Mystery of the Nile Sails To New Heights With Ten Million Viewers By MacGillivray Freeman Films (September 7, 2011)
Mystery of the Nile celebrates its 5th anniversary By Orbita Max (February 18, 2010)
MFF films honored at Shanghai film festival By MacGillivray Freeman Films (June 13, 2008)
Mystery of the Nile Premieres in Ethiopia By MacGillivray Freeman Films (January 25, 2006)
GSTA 2005 Award Winners By Giant Screen Theater Association (October 31, 2005)
Mystery of the Nile Awarded Prestigious GSTA Special Achievement Award By Orbita Max (September 28, 2005)
Mystery of the Nile Interview: Director/Producer Jordi Llompart By BMZ Staff (July 8, 2005)
Fighter Pilot Wins LFCA 2005 Best of Festival Film Award By The Large Format Cinema Association (May 5, 2005)
Pasquale Scaturro to Deliver LFCA 2005 Keynote Address By The Large Format Cinema Association (April 19, 2005)
Two Americans First In History To Complete Full Descent of Nile River By MacGillivray Freeman Films (April 28, 2004)
MacGillivray Announces New Slate of Films By MacGillivray Freeman Films (September 26, 2002)
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