A river so holy it washes away sins—and hides some dirty secrets.
A journey that follows the Ganges from its source deep within the Himalayas through to the fertile Bengal delta, exploring the natural and spiritual worlds of this sacred river.
Cinematography
Stunning aerial shots that make sewage look almost poetic.
Direction
Gray lets contradictions breathe without preachy narration.
Sound
Narrator's voice and rushing water create hypnotic rhythm.
Director
Ian Gray
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Sudha Bhuchar was cast after the producers saw her stage work; she's actually a British-Indian playwright, not a traditional narrator.
The film sparked minor controversy in India for showing the 'dirty' reality of the Ganges to Western audiences, with some critics calling it poverty tourism despite its respectful tone.
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