The Lost Pharaoh: The Search for Akhenaten

198056 min 35 secFilm: Documentary

G

Direction: Nicholas Kendall

Production: Nicholas KendallTom DalyDon Hopkins

Script: Donald Brittain

Produced by the NFB in association with the CBC.

This documentary tells the fascinating story of an ancient pharaoh who was almost lost to history, and the archaeological sleuthing that went into piecing together information about him. An accidental discovery in 1975 by Canadian archaeologist Dr. Donald Redford and his team led to the uncovering of the foundation of one of Akhenaten's temples. The film follows Redford in his attempt to solve the mystery of this enigmatic ruler.

Subject categories


  • Archaeology > Archaeological DigsArchaeological SitesForeign CountriesPortraits
  • Developing Countries > Middle EastPolitics, Government and History

Credits


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

Awards


  • Golden Sheaf Award to John Knight for Best Sound EditingYorkton Film Festival
  • Golden Sheaf Award for Best Cinematography to Nicholas KendallYorkton Film Festival
  • Bijou Award for Outstanding Original Music Score toLarry CrosleyCanadian Short Film and Television Awards