Denis Delestrac
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Born | Denis G. Delestrac August 14, 1968 Villeneuve-sur-Lot, France |
Occupation | Film director |
Website | http://www.denisdelestrac.com |
Denis Delestrac (born in France, 1968) is an award-winning documentary filmmaker.
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 |
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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