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The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten

1980 56 min
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This feature documentary tells the story of Akhenaten, an ancient pharaoh who was almost lost to history. The film follows Canadian archaeologist Dr. Donald Redford, who uncovered the foundation of one of the pharaoh’s many temples, in his attempt to finally piece together this great Egyptian ruler’s enigmatic story. Viewer Advisory: This film contains scenes of animal slaughter.

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This feature documentary tells the story of Akhenaten, an ancient pharaoh who was almost lost to history. The film follows Canadian archaeologist Dr. Donald Redford, who uncovered the foundation of one of the pharaoh’s many temples, in his attempt to finally piece together this great Egyptian ruler’s enigmatic story.

Viewer Advisory: This film contains scenes of animal slaughter.

  • director
    Nicholas Kendall
  • photography
    Nicholas Kendall
  • producer
    Nicholas Kendall
    Tom Daly
  • executive producer
    Don Hopkins
  • commentary
    Donald Brittain
  • sound
    Hans Oomes
  • editing
    Judith Merritt
  • sound editing
    John Knight
  • re-recording
    Hans Peter Strobl
  • narrator
    Donald Brittain
  • music
    Larry Crosley

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