African Sanctus - Revisited
African Sanctus - Revisited
1995, English. Directed by Herbert Chappell.
Herbert Chappell's highly acclaimed original BBC Film is the story of a remarkable journey made by the composer and explorer David Fanshawe which inspired his celebrated work African Sanctus. The film retraces his musical steps up the river Nile to the source of the Nile's music. Featuring many of the original musicians he first recorded in 1969, Fanshawe explains the ethos behind his work and the process of composition. On a quest to find his African mentor, The Hippo Man, he ventures forth. The Updated Film, 1995, projects stirring and poignant images of Africa, This film combines authentic footage spanning 20 years, with Fanshawe's innovative score. We see glimpses of the performance with The Bournemouth Symphony Chorus, Choristers of St Georges Cathedral, solo Wilhelmenia Fernandez, conducted by Neville Creed. The film also introduces Fanshawe's new work Dona Nobis Pacem - A Hymn for World Peace.
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African Sanctus - Revisited runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
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African Sanctus - Revisited isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1995. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
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African Sanctus - Revisited (1995) was directed by Herbert Chappell and stars David Fanshawe.