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Ra: The Path of the Sun God
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Ra: The Path of the Sun God

1990-01-01 · 72 min · ★ 6.3

Animation · History · Documentary

A three-part animated feature film on themes from ancient Egyptian art and mythology. The first part of the film is given over to the Egyptian Genesis. Part two shows the intertwining of the world of the gods with that of the Divine Pharaoh, whom the ancient Egyptians believed to be the son of the Sun God Ra. In death, the Pharaoh continues his journey in the Underworld in the boat of the Sun God Ra, travelling through the twelve hours of night and conquering the powers of darkness before being resurrected at the dawn of the new day.

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Directors
Lesley Keen
Production companies
Persistent Vision Animation
Countries
United Kingdom
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Tamara KennedyTamara KennedyNarrator (voice)
Michael MacKenzieMichael MacKenzieNarrator (voice)

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