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'''''Into the Okavango''''' is a 2018 American [[National Geographic (American TV channel)|National Geographic]] [[Documentary film|documentary]] film written, directed and produced by Neil Gelinas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nationalgeographic.com/films/okavango/|title=Into the Okavango, a National Geographic Movie|website=National Geographic|language=en|access-date=2019-11-05}}</ref> The story of the film is about a team of modern day explorers who go for 1500 mile long expedition for a period of four months on a trip to three African nations namely Angola, Botswana and Namibia to save the [[Okavango River]] that joins the [[Okavango Delta]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://d3jn39f15ua5yn.cloudfront.net/projects/okavango/|title=Okavango Wilderness Project|last=Society|first=National Geographic|website=d3jn39f15ua5yn.cloudfront.net|language=en|access-date=2019-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.natgeotv.com/za/shows/nationalgeographicwild/into-the-okavango|title=National Geographic WILD - Into The Okavango|last=TV|first=NatGeo|website=www.natgeotv.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-05}}</ref> The film was predominantly shot in Angola and Botswana. It was released on 22 April 2018 and gained critical acclaim for the portrayal of wildlife.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/okavango-review-1106892|title='Into the Okavango': Film Review {{!}} Tribeca 2018|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en|access-date=2019-11-05}}</ref> The documentary film was also screened in few international film festivals and also won several awards and nominations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/into-the-okavango-2018|title=Into the Okavango {{!}} Tribeca Film Festival|website=Tribeca|access-date=2019-11-05}}</ref> |
'''''Into the Okavango''''' is a 2018 American [[National Geographic (American TV channel)|National Geographic]] [[Documentary film|documentary]] film written, shot, directed and produced by Neil Gelinas.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nationalgeographic.com/films/okavango/|title=Into the Okavango, a National Geographic Movie|website=National Geographic|language=en|access-date=2019-11-05}}</ref> The story of the film is about a team of modern day explorers who go for 1500 mile long expedition for a period of four months on a trip to three African nations namely Angola, Botswana and Namibia to save the [[Okavango River]] that joins the [[Okavango Delta]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://d3jn39f15ua5yn.cloudfront.net/projects/okavango/|title=Okavango Wilderness Project|last=Society|first=National Geographic|website=d3jn39f15ua5yn.cloudfront.net|language=en|access-date=2019-11-05}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.natgeotv.com/za/shows/nationalgeographicwild/into-the-okavango|title=National Geographic WILD - Into The Okavango|last=TV|first=NatGeo|website=www.natgeotv.com|language=en|access-date=2019-11-05}}</ref> The film was predominantly shot in Angola and Botswana. It was released on 22 April 2018 and gained critical acclaim for the portrayal of wildlife.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/review/okavango-review-1106892|title='Into the Okavango': Film Review {{!}} Tribeca 2018|website=The Hollywood Reporter|language=en|access-date=2019-11-05}}</ref> The documentary film was also screened in few international film festivals and also won several awards and nominations.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tribecafilm.com/filmguide/into-the-okavango-2018|title=Into the Okavango {{!}} Tribeca Film Festival|website=Tribeca|access-date=2019-11-05}}</ref> |
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{{Infobox film
| name = Into the Okavango
| image = Into the Okavango poster.jpg
| caption =
| director = Neil Gelinas
| producer = Neil Gelinas
Clara Wu
Kaya Ensor
| screenplay = Neil Gelinas
Brian Newell
| starring = Steve Boyes
Water Setlabosha
Adjany Costa
| cinematography =
| editing =
| studio = [[National Geographic Society]
| distributor = National Geographic
| released =
- April 22, 2018 (Tribeca)
| runtime = 88 minutes
| country = United States
Botswana
Angola
Namibia
South Africa
| language = English
| budget =
| gross =
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Into the Okavango is a 2018 American National Geographic documentary film written, shot, directed and produced by Neil Gelinas.[1] The story of the film is about a team of modern day explorers who go for 1500 mile long expedition for a period of four months on a trip to three African nations namely Angola, Botswana and Namibia to save the Okavango River that joins the Okavango Delta.[2][3] The film was predominantly shot in Angola and Botswana. It was released on 22 April 2018 and gained critical acclaim for the portrayal of wildlife.[4] The documentary film was also screened in few international film festivals and also won several awards and nominations.[5]
Cast
- Steve Boyes
- Gotz Neef
- Tumeletso Setlabosha
- Adjany Costa
Synopsis
A passionate conservation biologist brings together a river bushman fearful of losing his past and a young aspiring scientist who is quite uncertain about her future on an epic expedition across three nations for a period of four months through unexplored and dangerous landscapes in order to safeguard the wildlife of Botswana and to save the Okavango Delta, which is one of the world heritage sites mentioned by the UNESCO.[6]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Kategorie | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Producers Guild of America Awards (PGA) | Best Documentary Motion Picture | Nominated[7] |
| 2018 | News & Documentary Emmy Award | Outstanding Nature Documentary | Nominated |
| 2018 | Nashville Film Festival | SPECTRUM Audience Award - Neil Gelinas | Won |
References
- ^ "Into the Okavango, a National Geographic Movie". National Geographic. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
- ^ Society, National Geographic. "Okavango Wilderness Project". d3jn39f15ua5yn.cloudfront.net. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
- ^ TV, NatGeo. "National Geographic WILD - Into The Okavango". www.natgeotv.com. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
- ^ "'Into the Okavango': Film Review | Tribeca 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
- ^ "Into the Okavango | Tribeca Film Festival". Tribeca. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
- ^ Kite-Powell, Jennifer. "These Two Documentaries Show The Importance Of Conservation In The Okavango Delta". Forbes. Retrieved 2019-11-05.
- ^ "2019 PGA Awards Winners". Producers Guild of America. Retrieved 2019-11-05.