Into the Okavango
| Into the Okavango | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Neil Gelinas |
| Screenplay by | Neil Gelinas Brian Newell |
| Produced by | Neil Gelinas Kaya Ensor |
| Starring | Steve Boyes Maans Booysen Adjany Costa |
| Cinematography | Neil Gelinas |
| Edited by | Neil Gelinas[Brian Neville |
| Music by | Sven Faulconer |
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Running time | 88 minutes |
| Countries | United States Botswana Angola Namibia South Africa |
| Language | English |
Into the Okavango is a 2018 American National Geographic documentary film written, directed and produced by Neil Gelinas.[1][2] It focuses on a team of modern-day explorers who go for a 1500 mile, four-month expedition through Angola, Botswana and Namibia to save the Okavango River that joins the Okavango Delta.[3][4] 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.[5] It was also screened at a handful of international film festivals and won several awards and nominations.[6]
Cast
- Maans Booysen
- [7] Steve Boyes
- Paul Skelton
- Bill Branch
- 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 uncertain about her future. They participate in an epic expedition spanning three nations over a four- month period through unexplored and dangerous landscape,aiming to safeguard the wildlife of Botswana and to preserve the Okavango Delta,a UNESCO World Heritage Site.[8]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Producers Guild of America Awards (PGA) | Best Documentary Motion Picture | Nominated[9] |
| 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 November 5, 2019.
- ^ "Okavango Wilderness Project". National Geographic Society. Retrieved June 12, 2024.
- ^ Society, National Geographic. "Okavango Wilderness Project". d3jn39f15ua5yn.cloudfront.net. Archived from the original on November 5, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ TV, NatGeo. "National Geographic WILD - Into The Okavango". www.natgeotv.com. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ "'Into the Okavango': Film Review | Tribeca 2018". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ "Into the Okavango | Tribeca Film Festival". Tribeca. Archived from the original on November 5, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ "IMDb: Ratings, Reviews, and Where to Watch the Best Movies & TV Shows". IMDb. Retrieved September 9, 2025.
- ^ Kite-Powell, Jennifer. "These Two Documentaries Show The Importance Of Conservation In The Okavango Delta". Forbes. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
- ^ "2019 PGA Awards Winners". Producers Guild of America. Archived from the original on February 7, 2019. Retrieved November 5, 2019.