Deep in the heart of Africa the Zambezi, which means “Great
River”, is one of the great rivers of the world. Its path cuts
through southern Africa. Yet apart from the Victoria Falls most
of it is unknown. The Zambezi tells us in two parts the full
story of its journey and the life that the river controls from
the source in Zambia to the delta in Mozambique. The Festival
presents Zambezi - Source of Life, the first part of this
visually stunning two part series that follows the river from
its headwaters to the thundering power of the Victoria Falls. As
the river ebbs and flows with the season, the Zambezi dominates
the life of both the wild animals and the human cultures that
depend upon its waters. The documentary shows the river through
the times of rain and plenty to the dry months when its waters
are the only source of life. Even though mankind now exploits
its power, the Zambezi remains wild as are the creatures that
depend upon its water for life. From its gentle start in the
uplands of Zambia, the Zambe