Ancient Lives (1984)

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How did ordinary Egyptians live in the time of the pharaohs? Renowned British Egyptologist John Romer explores the ruins of an ancient village just outside Thebes, where generations of craftsmen and artists built and decorated royal tombs. There, relics reveal the most intimate details of the people's daily lives: their meals, their loves, their quarrels, and even their dreams.

Director: John Romer
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 205 min
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Language: English
Original Language: en
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What is Ancient Lives about?
How did ordinary Egyptians live in the time of the pharaohs? Renowned British Egyptologist John Romer explores the ruins of an ancient village just outside Thebes, where generations of craftsmen and artists built and decorated royal tombs. There, relics reveal the most intimate details of the people's daily lives: their meals, their loves, their quarrels, and even their dreams.
Who directed Ancient Lives?
Ancient Lives was directed by John Romer.
Who stars in Ancient Lives?
Ancient Lives stars John Romer.
How long is Ancient Lives?
Ancient Lives has a runtime of 3h 25m (205 minutes).
What genre is Ancient Lives?
Ancient Lives is a Documentary film.