FILM SYNOPSIS: For most of the last century research on ancient Nubia had been limited, but in the last few years, as war in Sudan died down, there has been an explosion of exploration there with more than 30 teams of archaeologists working along the Sudanese Nile.
Large scale excavations are taking place that are uncovering new evidence that Nubia was a great civilization equal to that of Egypt's. Lost Kingdom Of The Black Pharaohs tells this incredible story of the Kush Empire's 100-year reign over Egypt while also going back further to detail the overall history of Nubia.
"LOST KINGDOM OF THE BLACK PHARAOHS follows research teams that include Geoff Emberling of the University of Michigan and Pearce Paul Creasman of the University of Arizona, who are unearthing a lost fortified city, opening newly discovered pyramids, and extracting DNA from the ancient dead, to show how this African culture, home to fabulous wealth, monumental architecture, and a rich culture, all led by a black dynasty, should now be given its place alongside the great revered ancient civilizations. "
(from Science Channel)
Shot in Sudan at the height of the recent unrest, we reveal a lost African superpower at the time of the Pharaohs. This film was broadcast on C4 channel under the title of Lost Kingdom of The Nile On Discovery Science, this was the third highest rating special of the entire year on the network.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR: An incredible visual storyteller, David Starkey brings clarity, wit and innovation to his work, grasping the essence of a story, and communicating it in an engaging manner.
David Starkey directed his first documentary, “Expedition Fire and Ice”, in 1994 - shot on 16mm film over 28 days in remote regions of Iceland. Since then, he has made films and TV programmes in over 30 countries around the globe, as well as several commercials and a short film.
In 2015, the Smithsonian Channel nominated his film “Lusitania: 18 Minutes that Changed the World” for entry in the following year’s Emmy awards. 2 years later, he directed an episode of “Britain’s Lost Masterpieces” for the BBC, which rediscovered a portrait by the great Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens, which had been lost for nearly 400 years.
"The Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs" for Arte, Discovery Science US and Channel 4 UK, is David's first feature-length documentary.
- Year2019
- Runtime78 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryFrance
- DirectorDavid Starkey
- ProducerEmma Parkins
FILM SYNOPSIS: For most of the last century research on ancient Nubia had been limited, but in the last few years, as war in Sudan died down, there has been an explosion of exploration there with more than 30 teams of archaeologists working along the Sudanese Nile.
Large scale excavations are taking place that are uncovering new evidence that Nubia was a great civilization equal to that of Egypt's. Lost Kingdom Of The Black Pharaohs tells this incredible story of the Kush Empire's 100-year reign over Egypt while also going back further to detail the overall history of Nubia.
"LOST KINGDOM OF THE BLACK PHARAOHS follows research teams that include Geoff Emberling of the University of Michigan and Pearce Paul Creasman of the University of Arizona, who are unearthing a lost fortified city, opening newly discovered pyramids, and extracting DNA from the ancient dead, to show how this African culture, home to fabulous wealth, monumental architecture, and a rich culture, all led by a black dynasty, should now be given its place alongside the great revered ancient civilizations. "
(from Science Channel)
Shot in Sudan at the height of the recent unrest, we reveal a lost African superpower at the time of the Pharaohs. This film was broadcast on C4 channel under the title of Lost Kingdom of The Nile On Discovery Science, this was the third highest rating special of the entire year on the network.
ABOUT THE DIRECTOR: An incredible visual storyteller, David Starkey brings clarity, wit and innovation to his work, grasping the essence of a story, and communicating it in an engaging manner.
David Starkey directed his first documentary, “Expedition Fire and Ice”, in 1994 - shot on 16mm film over 28 days in remote regions of Iceland. Since then, he has made films and TV programmes in over 30 countries around the globe, as well as several commercials and a short film.
In 2015, the Smithsonian Channel nominated his film “Lusitania: 18 Minutes that Changed the World” for entry in the following year’s Emmy awards. 2 years later, he directed an episode of “Britain’s Lost Masterpieces” for the BBC, which rediscovered a portrait by the great Flemish master Peter Paul Rubens, which had been lost for nearly 400 years.
"The Lost Kingdom of the Black Pharaohs" for Arte, Discovery Science US and Channel 4 UK, is David's first feature-length documentary.
- Year2019
- Runtime78 minutes
- LanguageEnglish
- CountryFrance
- DirectorDavid Starkey
- ProducerEmma Parkins