Death on the Nile
Posted: Mon Oct 12, 2020 5:42 pm
You may have already discussed this new film version of Agatha Christies Poirot novel, if so I apologise for duplication. Apparently Kenneth Branagh produces, directs, stars, does make up and makes the tea; in this one.
It was decided NOT to film in Egypt for security reasons and instead to construct replicas of the most significant locations.
A 72 metre long full size replica, non seaworthy, of the steamer SS Karnak was constructed and fully fitted out with authentic 1930's interiors. Abu Simbel presented an even bigger challenge and, using photographs and physical measurements, a replica 70 feet tall and 100 feet long was constructed. This is so large that it can be seen on its site from the M25. The film is described as 'Racy' so I guess it will all prove to have been worth the investment.


It was decided NOT to film in Egypt for security reasons and instead to construct replicas of the most significant locations.
A 72 metre long full size replica, non seaworthy, of the steamer SS Karnak was constructed and fully fitted out with authentic 1930's interiors. Abu Simbel presented an even bigger challenge and, using photographs and physical measurements, a replica 70 feet tall and 100 feet long was constructed. This is so large that it can be seen on its site from the M25. The film is described as 'Racy' so I guess it will all prove to have been worth the investment.
