Denis Delestrac

Denis Delestrac (born in France, 1968) is an award-winning documentary filmmaker.

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Biography

Denis Delestrac made his debut in non-fiction filmmaking in 2001 and signed a number of hits including IMAX blockbuster "Mystery of the Nile" and "Pax Americana and the Weaponization of Space", his first feature documentary. Selected in major international film festivals and acclaimed by the critics, the film reveals how space has become the newest arena for countries around the globe to launch their struggle for supremacy.

His latest feature documentary, “Sand Wars” is an epic eco-thriller that takes the audience around the globe to unveil a new gold rush and a disturbing fact: we are running out of sand!

Aired in May 2013 in France and Germany (ARTE), the film became the highest rated documentary for 2013 in both countries with a 4.8 market share. "Sand Wars" will be distributed worldwide by PBS International.

A passionate lecturer, Delestrac is devoted to sharing his expertise with students and professionals around the world. His documentary workshops and master-classes – focusing on international coproduction, development, funding, distribution and access – have been imparted in festivals and universities in Spain, Latin America, USA, France and Africa.

Selected filmography

Film	Year	Description	Position
Sand Wars	2013	A riveting investigation into one of the most consumed natural resources on the planet: sand.	Director, writer and associate producer
Pax Americana and the Weaponization of Space	2010	Pax Americana examines the origins and today's reality of the militarization of space.	Director, writer and associate producer
Mystery of the Nile	2005	IMAX film documenting the first successful expedition to navigate the entire length of the Blue Nile and Nile from its source in Ethiopia to the Mediterranean.	Assistant director
Adventure of the Nile	2005	An adventure documentary with the first expedition to have succeeded in descending Africa's greatest river.	Assistant director
The Nomad Experience	2006	A reflection about spirituality and human values through an innovative narrative.	Assistant director
Human Rights	2003	How armed conflicts affect civilian communities and forces displacement, with Amnesty International Secretary General Irene Khan.	Scriptwriter
The Face of the Human Condition	2003	A portrait of legendary National Geographic Magazine photographer Steve McCurry.	Scriptwriter
Recovering the Past	2003	Archaeological and cultural heritage conservation in Africa's poorest country: Sudan. With father of modern archaeology Charles Bonnet.	Scriptwriter
The Nomad Spirit	2003	How market economy has transformed the Mongolian society schemes.	Scriptwriter
The Mission to Educate	2003	The educative, healthcare and economic challenges faced by the Tuareg and Wodaabe tribes of the Ténéré Desert.	Scriptwriter

External links

• Denis Delestrac's Official Website
• Denis Delestrac at IMDb
• "Pax Americana and the Weaponization of Space" Official Movie Site
• "Sand Wars" Official Movie Site