Holy (un)Holy River
"A RIVER Revered and Reviled"
Originally released in 2016. Holy (un)Holy River is a feature film. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Peter McBride and Jake Norton
Synopsis
Holy (un)Holy River follows the world's most revered and reviled river, the great Ganges River of India. The film's directors, Jake Norton and Pete McBride, followed the river source-to-sea in 2013, documenting its intense beauty and struggles. From its pristine headwaters on the Gangotri Glacier in the high Himalaya Mountains to the fetid, dead trickle in the north Indian heartland to its complex meeting with the sea at the Bay of Bengal, Holy (un)Holy River shows the complexities and dichotomies of this river and watershed with is at once the lifeblood of 500 million people, the spiritual inspiration for a billion Hindus, and one of the most troubled and threatened rivers in the world. The river's story is told through haunting imagery, contemplative scenes, expert interviews, and a journey of some 1,600 miles.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 1, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Holy (un)Holy River about?
Holy (un)Holy River follows the world's most revered and reviled river, the great Ganges River of India. The film's directors, Jake Norton and Pete McBride, followed the river source-to-sea in 2013...
How long is Holy (un)Holy River?
Holy (un)Holy River has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was Holy (un)Holy River released?
Holy (un)Holy River was released on May 1, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Holy (un)Holy River?
The main cast of Holy (un)Holy River includes Peter McBride, Jake Norton.