Children of the Nile (1934)
This short film “Children of the Nile” is part of the Port O’Call series produced by Deane H. Dickason and presented by William Pizor; these consisted of short films featuring foreign countries and exotic places. This film focuses on life and customs of Egyptians living in Kerdasa, Egypt which is less than a mile away from the Sahara Desert and close to the Pyramids of Giza. It was filmed in 1934, when Egypt was occupied by the British, and thus the film reflects colonialist views and stereotypes present at that time.
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 9 min
Release Date: March 1, 1934
Cast
- Deane H. Dickason - Narrator
Country: United States of America
Original Language: en
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Children of the Nile about?
- This short film “Children of the Nile” is part of the Port O’Call series produced by Deane H. Dickason and presented by William Pizor; these consisted of short films featuring foreign countries and exotic places. This film focuses on life and customs of Egyptians living in Kerdasa, Egypt which is less than a mile away from the Sahara Desert and close to the Pyramids of Giza. It was filmed in 1934, when Egypt was occupied by the British, and thus the film reflects colonialist views and stereotypes present at that time.
- Who stars in Children of the Nile?
- Children of the Nile stars Deane H. Dickason.
- How long is Children of the Nile?
- Children of the Nile has a runtime of 9m (9 minutes).
- What genre is Children of the Nile?
- Children of the Nile is a Documentary film.
- Where was Children of the Nile produced?
- Children of the Nile was produced in United States of America.