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Far from the Nile

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A group of musicians from countries along the Nile River are banded together to collaborate across culture, language, and musical tradition to raise awareness about Africa's growing water issue: This is Egyptian-American filmmaker Sherief Elkatsha's new documentary, Far from the Nile. The iconic Nile River has captured the imagination of people since the beginning of time. Eleven countries in Africa share this "thin blue vein of geographical fate," and their 450 million inhabitants are projected to double in the next 25 years, increasing the pressure on an already fragile ecosystem. Elkatsha follows 12 African musicians from seven countries along the Nile River as they band together in an international coalition to highlight the water conflict along the river they share. As they leave their homes in Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Burundi, and Uganda and embark on a 100-day tour of America's heartland, the film captures the challenges of collaboration across cultural lines. Despite their vast cultural differences, musical styles and competing egos, the artists must find ways to create and remain united in their cause.

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Fionnuala Halligan Screen International 11/17/2022
Wholly entertaining, and often uplifting... Go to Full Review Read all reviews
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Sherief Elkatsha

Director

Mohamed Abozékry

Self

The Nile Project

Self

Sherief Elkatsha

Producer

Christopher McElroen

Producer

Sherief Elkatsha

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Synopsis A group of musicians from countries along the Nile River are banded together to collaborate across culture, language, and musical tradition to raise awareness about Africa's growing water issue: This is Egyptian-American filmmaker Sherief Elkatsha's new documentary, Far from the Nile. The iconic Nile River has captured the imagination of people since the beginning of time. Eleven countries in Africa share this "thin blue vein of geographical fate," and their 450 million inhabitants are projected to double in the next 25 years, increasing the pressure on an already fragile ecosystem. Elkatsha follows 12 African musicians from seven countries along the Nile River as they band together in an international coalition to highlight the water conflict along the river they share. As they leave their homes in Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Sudan, Kenya, Burundi, and Uganda and embark on a 100-day tour of America's heartland, the film captures the challenges of collaboration across cultural lines. Despite their vast cultural differences, musical styles and competing egos, the artists must find ways to create and remain united in their cause.
Director
Sherief Elkatsha
Producer
Sherief Elkatsha, Christopher McElroen
Production Co
KatshaFilms
Genre
Documentary, Music
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 39m
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