This Sahara Railway Is One of the Most Extreme in the World | Short Film Showcase

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  • At more than 430 miles long, the Mauritania Railway has been transporting iron ore across the blistering heat of the Sahara Desert since 1963.
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    One of the longest and heaviest trains in the world, the 1.8-mile beast runs from the mining center of Zouerat to the port city of Nouadhibou on Africa’s Atlantic coast. The train is the bedrock of the Mauritanian economy and a lifeline to the outside world for the people who live along its route.
    Hop on board the ‘Backbone of the Sahara’ with filmmaker Macgregor for an incredible journey through the stunning Western Saharan landscape.
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  • @NatGeo
    @NatGeo  5 ปีที่แล้ว +3116

    Trains on the Mauritania Railway are up to 3 kilometers in length, making them among the largest and heaviest in the world. What are your thoughts on this impressive railway?

    • @karthikbhattiprolu
      @karthikbhattiprolu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +93

      Come to India

    • @KevAlberta
      @KevAlberta 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

      In Canada trains can be over 4 kilometers long

    • @Alarmedy
      @Alarmedy 5 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Isn’t this where Lawrence used to blow up the tracks to help the Arabs take over the Ottoman Empire?

    • @dirtycash_savage7422
      @dirtycash_savage7422 5 ปีที่แล้ว +52

      Peaceful video

    • @wedoebe
      @wedoebe 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      I was very impressed. Just the shear magnitude of what this railway carries is mind boggling. Thank for this well produced, well composed, and edited, short documentary. It looks just as good, and in some cases, better then some "Hollywood Movies," that I have seen. Thanks National Geographic for sharing.

  • @yobingsaurora755
    @yobingsaurora755 2 ปีที่แล้ว +567

    Documentaries like these are so humbling; we live on the same planet but completely different realities.

    • @icecream6680
      @icecream6680 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      yesss its really impressive

    • @Amin10XD
      @Amin10XD 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Scary too

    • @benjy117
      @benjy117 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      People have no earthly idea how lucky they are to be born where they are at times. The unlucky minds are born in these treacherous lands. Your consciousness could have been deemed anywhere in the world at the time of the sperm wiggling it's way into the egg.

    • @rvm5052
      @rvm5052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@benjy117 Bro..

    • @GunwantBhambra
      @GunwantBhambra 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@benjy117 True, For me reality is much different then your's living in India. But the fact is I'm privileged enough to understand and know the outside world and maybe one day experience it first hand.

  • @Moaazsi1214
    @Moaazsi1214 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2289

    As a Mauritanian am really thankful that National Geographic shared one of the amazing facts about my country. I really appreciate all your efforts

    • @devengabhane4221
      @devengabhane4221 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      Beautiful 🤗

    • @aliraza-lf4cf
      @aliraza-lf4cf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +50

      Love our Mauritanian Muslim's
      From Pakistan

    • @vitorbf
      @vitorbf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +40

      Cheers from Brazil!
      The landscapes portraited in this video were breathtaking!

    • @kinkane5566
      @kinkane5566 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      The desert looks amazing

    • @user-yq5ky9ub2b
      @user-yq5ky9ub2b 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      Mauritania for the win

  • @obamabinladen6679
    @obamabinladen6679 3 ปีที่แล้ว +48

    9:57 his face brings peace. what a calm soul.

    • @rover9300
      @rover9300 28 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Great shot

  • @JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke
    @JeffreyBue_imtxsmoke 3 ปีที่แล้ว +186

    And when I'm having a bad day, vids like this bring me back down to earth and thankful for my blessings.

  • @Sushant2688
    @Sushant2688 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2242

    The people who built the train track in this scorching heat 🙌🏻

    • @internet_internet
      @internet_internet 5 ปีที่แล้ว +212

      Early mornings & night.
      Sleep during the heat of the day.
      At night in hot climates, there’s usually enough star/moon light to be able to see what you’re doing.

    • @salimmazariboufares3118
      @salimmazariboufares3118 4 ปีที่แล้ว +119

      @@internet_internet
      I assure you, you'll see nothing during the night without proper light

    • @azmike1
      @azmike1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      They built it in the winter when it's 32 degrees.

    • @theuniversewithin74
      @theuniversewithin74 4 ปีที่แล้ว +59

      Slaves, yeah. They used their bones to lay the tracks on.

    • @Legend-lc9bv
      @Legend-lc9bv 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Salim Mazari Boufares I assure you , you will

  • @yeahhyouvish
    @yeahhyouvish 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3403

    10/10 for the videography and sound.

    • @Amblydoper
      @Amblydoper 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      0/10 Narration though.

    • @portugueseeagle8851
      @portugueseeagle8851 5 ปีที่แล้ว +105

      @@Amblydoper Sometimes you don't need narration :)

    • @YenderFonseca
      @YenderFonseca 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      @@Amblydoper Do you know how to read??

    • @jarjarbinks827
      @jarjarbinks827 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Well I'd give 8/10. Videography is fine but more and better drone shots are needed.

    • @pansarakariyawasam8686
      @pansarakariyawasam8686 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It's National geographic, what do you expect?

  • @charlesallen1585
    @charlesallen1585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +482

    I rode this train from Choum (the centerpoint stop) to Zouerate, then all the way back down to Nouadhibou in 1978 during the Polisario war when I was in Mauritania serving as an NGO director. I remember riding on top of the ore through the frigid desert night. The train crew let us ride with them in the engine cab on the way back down to the port. So many trains were derailed during the war. We passed many ore cars tipped over and abandoned.

    • @rojorohr4723
      @rojorohr4723 3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      Wow! Sounds like a scene from a movie about a dystopian world.

    • @BotBeater
      @BotBeater 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      How long did the ride take?

    • @charlesallen1585
      @charlesallen1585 3 ปีที่แล้ว +39

      @@BotBeater 42 years ago the run from Choum to Nouadhibou was overnight, about 12 hours non-stop. The Choum tunnel was still in use, and the four locomotives emerged with blazing floodlights and swarming with soldiers. Just like Strelnikov's surprise return on his armored train in the movie of Dr. Zhivago. The trains were longer in the war years. We were told they were the heaviest objects moving on land at that time.

    • @Love-jf7rs
      @Love-jf7rs 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Wow, thanks for sharing :)

    • @CheveraChino
      @CheveraChino 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@charlesallen1585 just wait until the Iron Ore runs out...

  • @theforsaken4489
    @theforsaken4489 2 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    Infinity respect to the amazing workers that laid all the railing in this unforgiving terrain. And definitely not forgetting all the railway workers there .

  • @BackOutside
    @BackOutside 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3855

    this 13 minute video is better then the entire 8th season of game of thrones

    • @alyakkash5817
      @alyakkash5817 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      BackOutside with Nick and Ry indeed

    • @BDKing77
      @BDKing77 4 ปีที่แล้ว +62

      This comment brought back alot of pain

    • @CloseWave
      @CloseWave 4 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      and this is a true story, not fantasy

    • @syedahrazahmed7542
      @syedahrazahmed7542 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Beautiful

    • @Akame4514
      @Akame4514 4 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      what a useless comment. Get western TV garbage out of my National Geographic videos.

  • @MiaogisTeas
    @MiaogisTeas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +670

    Nat Geo is raising the bar on TH-cam! What a moving documentary. The evocative music matched the visuals, and the overall minimalist vibe was perfect for this subject.

    • @drfranks1158
      @drfranks1158 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      And then they blew it, by not paying a narrator to speak. Reading is annoying when I want to WATCH those amazing visuals.

    • @chebhou
      @chebhou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      I think those are made by independent film makers and NatGeo is sharing/promoting them.

    • @nnalan4886
      @nnalan4886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Dr Franks Subs >>>Dubs

    • @ronin4209
      @ronin4209 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Boring documentary with f***** up audio they didn't raise the bar I've seen better and heard better

    • @Jimmyxsx
      @Jimmyxsx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Dr Franks a documentary this good doesnt need a narrator.

  • @Harikrishna-xw1ok
    @Harikrishna-xw1ok 3 ปีที่แล้ว +183

    My heart broken when I read "it is their only connection to the outside world " quite powerful. Now people in urban still feel alone having all kind of gadgets. Such a blessed life we have. Imagine life of these people. Great...just great people.

    • @valeriehaider3273
      @valeriehaider3273 3 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      They believe they are blessed too Without all of your gadgets... simplicity is bliss.. beautiful land..

    • @simplywonderful449
      @simplywonderful449 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@valeriehaider3273 Yet they are connected to the outside world because they want to, right? No one is forcing such a connection, but I noticed the fellow on the hopper car ALSO had headphones, certainly not from anywhere but the "outside world".

    • @hiworldstephensonultranate290
      @hiworldstephensonultranate290 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      People in urban life feel lonely i know it even small cities are!

  • @lukegaming86
    @lukegaming86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    These people are so incredibly strong. I love how this film shows a parallel with an ancestral way of life, and how the culture has changed, but somehow retained the heart of the nomadic spirit of the sahara

  • @Mandeepd13
    @Mandeepd13 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1120

    I cannot express about how much gratitude and respect i have for National Geographic for making me see and feel things like no other digital media platform anywhere around the globe. I wish the people you record in you videos have a life full of wealth and well being. You guys can really make people do great things. Keep Growing.

    • @maazkalim
      @maazkalim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      That depends.

    • @Mandeepd13
      @Mandeepd13 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@maazkalim TBH, BBC is also an outstanding Channel.
      P.S - ?

    • @Apocalypse_Cow
      @Apocalypse_Cow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      NG is a deepstate disinformation channel

    • @maazkalim
      @maazkalim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Alright.
      Thanks for your response.
      And BTW, were you asking me anything?
      Regardless.. How could you "P
      S." without even editing your comment?

    • @itchyvet
      @itchyvet 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      How about expressing thanks and gratitude for the folks who built this system/run and maintain it.

  • @gumelini1
    @gumelini1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +636

    I would watch an entire hour and a half documentary on this,that is how hooked i am after watching this

    • @MuteMentalist
      @MuteMentalist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I recommend Samsara

    • @Healtsome
      @Healtsome 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I second this. Baraka is great too

    • @ismailshani9108
      @ismailshani9108 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      me too

    • @evanb5388
      @evanb5388 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      This is easily the most well produced video I've ever seen on TH-cam.

    • @Scarfacex11
      @Scarfacex11 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      noted *

  • @dijayimotsab7884
    @dijayimotsab7884 3 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    If Malik can smile with his condition, I have to smile too.....

    • @tejeshteja6387
      @tejeshteja6387 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      best one

    • @rvm5052
      @rvm5052 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      this comment should be pinned.....

    • @avionspirited5360
      @avionspirited5360 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Absolutely, the music that plays just gives you chills.

    • @jovenaldomingo1123
      @jovenaldomingo1123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      09/01/21 Miracle water anyone air and water polluted yet??Our real life problems in the world today knowing or knew the truth will always set ur soul spirits free the truth will lead u to the path nature’s beauty in ur eyes can see ur point of views??07 think coming here??save money urself ur time ur soul spirits world if I was u now I will never come here in the Philippines to visit many hands here are holding the brooms any day of the month one year,he/she is playing with fire mix trash dry leaves with a lighter its own time set the fire anytime anyplace here sad but true in ur real lifetime glad to know if it’s worth coming here!!think 07

    • @FaisalKhan-yt5on
      @FaisalKhan-yt5on 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So true dear, we are blessed ..we have to thank god in whatever way we live

  • @ivansemenchuk1489
    @ivansemenchuk1489 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I watched three times in a row with my mouth open. The feeling you get when a fellow human being stares directly into your soul, makes you feel like he is your brother

  • @religion_of_rage
    @religion_of_rage 5 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    who wouldve guessed that a story of a railway can be so beautiful?

    • @nnalan4886
      @nnalan4886 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Creepy Kid Sheldon.

    • @FJAR1635
      @FJAR1635 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I could. Railways are extremely beautiful and a monumental achievement in engineering.

  • @catseyeruby1120
    @catseyeruby1120 5 ปีที่แล้ว +487

    At some point,I felt like watching CGI animation.. Awsome cinematography.. The music and the people's brought a strange feeling in me.. It bought me tears.. Long live sahara ❤

    • @psalmsurfer1
      @psalmsurfer1 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      NG is good at that..riling up peoples' emotions in first world countries who's only problems in life are what starbucks flavor am I going to order today and when my next overpriced heavy interst rated student loan payment is due

    • @sro1756
      @sro1756 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      psalmsurfer1 even people in developed countries have an elaborate set of problems in life. much more than what you listed

    • @atiqrahman7289
      @atiqrahman7289 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Catseye Ruby. Yes,it brought tears in my eyes too. There are people who are destined to s harsh life in desert. We living with comfort in USA city have some thoughs about our troubles/anxieties of day to day matters. We do tend to forget the harsh life of so many people on this earth----they are human beings like us---- they were born to their impoverished mothers, a harsh & poor life has been their destiny.

    • @sharmaboy6642
      @sharmaboy6642 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      catseye Ruby I live sahara long time

    • @aersanegos9635
      @aersanegos9635 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@atiqrahman7289 its sad but your totally right we both live in a amazing country but yours is the best for it its USA while I live in the philippines and it is sad to watch this video seeing those people lives in the desert but they use to it, a harsh environment also a beautiful landscape and views in the place where the place in there is unique than ours may bless those people who lives their and god be with them

  • @kotonizna
    @kotonizna 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    This is one of the most beautiful documentary I've ever seen. Wonderful cinematography!

  • @vikramraut1350
    @vikramraut1350 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The way these guys captured the real essence of the place is breathtaking.

  • @gorguimoussa1636
    @gorguimoussa1636 5 ปีที่แล้ว +627

    this is the train of the biggest company in Mauritania called "Snim", it is located in Nouadhibou the economic Capital of Mauritania and my father works in there since 1977 and he'll retire this year. it's very beautiful watching and seeing my fellow citizen just heart toching

    • @gorguimoussa1636
      @gorguimoussa1636 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @Master Of Fatality of course it is. This will be an amazing experience

    • @sukantchaurasia803
      @sukantchaurasia803 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Dude........Really Ur. people......are living in very tough terrain conditions.....🎩🎩Hats.....Off......2....Uu

    • @Crurned
      @Crurned 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      My respect to all the inhabitants of the Sahara, you are more resilient than the entire population of the so called first world countries only by living in a desert like the Sahara.

    • @ChuckD59
      @ChuckD59 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you for that information, Gorgui.

    • @simonbrown9695
      @simonbrown9695 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      you should be so proud to be apart of sometig so wonderfull

  • @mrmario2682
    @mrmario2682 5 ปีที่แล้ว +479

    One the best cinematography I have ever seen ❤️🌍

  • @akashverma7018
    @akashverma7018 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This has to be one of the best cinematography and sound effect. Amazing film!

  • @suhailnazer5160
    @suhailnazer5160 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    incredible videography. love from india 🇮🇳

    • @instrukarthik
      @instrukarthik 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@simplej7409 why ask..as if we live only on the bread crumbs left by British..

  • @andymckee53
    @andymckee53 5 ปีที่แล้ว +184

    I tip my hat to Macgregor the film maker for this utterly stunning and thoughtful piece. The style of using titles instead of a commentator is infinitely more preferable. Thank you for making this I salute you!

    • @SanjuSingh
      @SanjuSingh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Conor McGregor is truly a multi talented being.

  • @user-gg9pr8jo5w
    @user-gg9pr8jo5w 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I have trekked between Chinguetti and Ouadane in early 2017 with Ahmad,the same guide in the film.He was so kind and nice,as well as professional.I could not forget this 5-day long trip with him.After this trekking I climbed on the train and stayed overnight there.It's an experience that I will never forget.Thank you Mauritania.

    • @scoobycarr5558
      @scoobycarr5558 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Jianglei Yuan The people of Mauritania can be pretty friendly and fun to be with, just like Morocco.

    • @jasquer
      @jasquer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I was there too, though I missed the camel trek! Abdou from Auberge Zarga in Chinguetti is also in the video. Very friendly, welcoming people.

  • @giryraj7394
    @giryraj7394 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    One of the best I have seen. Thank you NatGeo. Direction , photography and cinematography are beyond words. People living in such precarious situations are always a motivation. The director has portrayed it beautifully. Could'nt be better

    • @maazkalim
      @maazkalim 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They didn't produce it.

  • @amreshrandive5371
    @amreshrandive5371 3 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    OMG really wonderful. Places like this still exists on this planet, even in 21st Century. As if time has stooped. Wonderful cinematography. Only one issue " Text font is too small". Mauritania.... amazing.

    • @hussainmazzy7087
      @hussainmazzy7087 ปีที่แล้ว

      These places exist in 21st century due to big corporation who like to control the world for their wealth.

  • @TheRishabhkumar
    @TheRishabhkumar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    I love how cinematically this video is done with almost no words. The visuals and the sounds were totally captivating.

  • @AzlianaLyana
    @AzlianaLyana 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2567

    3 kilometres long train? Wow! It's amazing how the main cars manage to pull the whole load. This is a very well made video by the way. Almost feels like watching a movie with a very unsettling undertone. I'm just.. amazed by the train, still. Thanks for sharing National Geographic.

    • @richd618
      @richd618 5 ปีที่แล้ว +148

      Trains are indeed pretty amazing. I used to live in coal mining country in WVa and southwestern VA. Sometimes the trains are so long you could get stuck at a crossing for 15-20 minutes. And those trains are going up and down mountains. Raw power.

    • @Beefy_B0y330
      @Beefy_B0y330 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Look up a video: why trains can't go uphill by james may, it's very interesting!

    • @immabecoinz
      @immabecoinz 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Azliana Lyana that unsettling undertone.... I feel it too. sad how these people live

    • @latestcentury8374
      @latestcentury8374 5 ปีที่แล้ว +92

      3 engines are pulling from front and probably 3 more engine pushing from back...

    • @KevAlberta
      @KevAlberta 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      In Canada trains can be over 4 kilometers long

  • @KarthikBhatl
    @KarthikBhatl 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    After seeing this.. I started appreciating every small things in life. ❤️

  • @bikramsaha1625
    @bikramsaha1625 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hats off to National Geography for making my childhood and adulthood so knowledgeable. Love from Kolkata, India.

  • @danielengle4089
    @danielengle4089 5 ปีที่แล้ว +335

    This short film is incredibly well produced.

    • @kingz_kenyan9160
      @kingz_kenyan9160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its Nat Geo........very professional people

    • @luizpinto4926
      @luizpinto4926 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Una muy hermosa produccion, um short movie que Valle mas que se furta por una hora

  • @Czwakiel
    @Czwakiel 5 ปีที่แล้ว +833

    Amazing film! I absolutely loved the cinematography! More content like this depicting life around different parts of the world would be great.

    • @thCentury-rx9di
      @thCentury-rx9di 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Mateusz Czwakiel what I’m thinking!

    • @gitchygitchy123
      @gitchygitchy123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      I'll be honest here and say that i would very much enjoy content similar to this, infact i would pay for something like this, not gonna lie

    • @disruptasiamagazine
      @disruptasiamagazine 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You should check out these films: Baraka and Samsara. Both directed by Ron Fricke. It is exactly like this video, capturing cultures around the world. Even the cinematography is identical.

    • @bukharimarto
      @bukharimarto 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Adrian Muhammad Yea, you're right, i was watched it three months ago and almost cannot breathe while watching that!! :D

    • @hzubovi1
      @hzubovi1 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I rember the old national geographic documentaries, they were very bad considering how good the photos in magazines were, so watching this is a breath of fresh air. I absolutely agree with you. Excellent cinematographer and photography. Hope to see more like this one.

  • @funone0015
    @funone0015 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This was powerful. With no voice over and suitable music choices. Made me feel like I was there

  • @abhishekkale5756
    @abhishekkale5756 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Artistic filmmaking. Masterfully done. Every frame felt of a different civilisation. This is our planet Earth. The greatest wonder in the known universe.

  • @kenmunoz8517
    @kenmunoz8517 5 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    Very refreshing to see a beautiful film on TH-cam.

    • @godbluffvdgg
      @godbluffvdgg 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      ~smirk~ Yeah there's hardly any millions of them...~smirk, eye roll~ The 81 people that agree with you should be banned from the internet...

    • @directreply350
      @directreply350 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Ken Munoz honestly! I’m on TH-cam probably an hour a day is this type of cinematography is very rare. Actually makes you stop for a second. Almost all of TH-cam is handheld cellphone or webcam junk!

    • @RobinDobbie
      @RobinDobbie 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      For a second I thought I was on Vimeo.

  • @MoidNouman
    @MoidNouman 4 ปีที่แล้ว +97

    10:00 Winning smile on Malick face,
    May my lord bless them.

    • @elainsoi9859
      @elainsoi9859 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I dnt know him but dear God bless Malick abundantly

  • @zachsabe
    @zachsabe 3 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    its amazing how much you can say without speaking a word ❤️

  • @WednesMadness
    @WednesMadness ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Not a single word of narration and yet one of the best video I have seen in a long time. Great music and cinematography. I think the dessert automatically helps a lot to get those magnificent scenes.

  • @t.e.lawrence3411
    @t.e.lawrence3411 5 ปีที่แล้ว +566

    The cleanliness of the desert....no other place like it

    • @ezix3753
      @ezix3753 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Well said colonel

    • @BigEightiesNewWave
      @BigEightiesNewWave 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Sand in your teeth and lungs.

    • @joshl.772
      @joshl.772 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The winds tend to blow garbage until it is caught (bush, fence, etc.) making some places in the desert look like landfills.

    • @hisexcellencypresidentofre4118
      @hisexcellencypresidentofre4118 5 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @Buddy Van Cigrit sorry mate, but you're just too thick to comprehend this.

    • @matthewviramontes3131
      @matthewviramontes3131 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Outer space is pretty clean. Sterile actually

  • @Swalker8019
    @Swalker8019 5 ปีที่แล้ว +282

    This guy knows how to place a camera. Just wow. Amazing

    • @jattmehkma9689
      @jattmehkma9689 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He's A professional

    • @eugene188
      @eugene188 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Its National Geographic, that's why. They know shot composition.

    • @corngrohlio
      @corngrohlio 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      And how to tell the CG department how to fake the odd shot or two

  • @Sidharth77
    @Sidharth77 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Thank you to National Geographic and all the members involved in the making of such a beautiful short film
    This is an example which shows that Awesome videos can be done even without any narration

  • @Sisterstogether910
    @Sisterstogether910 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Music is just amazing, awesome photograpy

  • @AM0025
    @AM0025 5 ปีที่แล้ว +126

    Finally TH-cam recommended something good for a change.

    • @smartalek180
      @smartalek180 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Got to give it time, and got to have patience...
      Plus, the more you watch -- and discriminate by quickly switching off what you don't like, and sticking with and replaying what you do -- the more data the algorithms can crunch.
      Over the last year, my hit-to-miss ratio has gone up dramatically. I've been impressed by how they're improving.

    • @martin5190
      @martin5190 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      hahaha , right?

  • @bennermk2472
    @bennermk2472 4 ปีที่แล้ว +174

    The music and videography was absolutely stunning, loved it!

    • @elmarieking9590
      @elmarieking9590 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Just a pity the words are to small to read ..

    • @hardrays
      @hardrays 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      it sure beats the stroke inducing "reality" productions that were (or maybe still are) released under the natgeo badge since newscorp took the reign. specifically, i am a fan of not allowing the camera to become the action. great stuff, your right!

  • @jptothetree
    @jptothetree 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    What an insanely beautiful production. Thank you!

  • @dhyvrg
    @dhyvrg 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    how come a video make u feel hopeful, sad, happy, lonely, and grateful at the same time.. iwish greatcontent like this will always freely accessible for all of us the unfortunates

  • @Trackman2007
    @Trackman2007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +212

    This footage is pure art! Absolutely fantastic! Ambience reminds something like star wars and provokes thoughts about Universe, which is great!

    • @charonsferryold
      @charonsferryold 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      They actually filmed all the Tatooine scenes in the Sahara. You can even find the charred remains of Luke's homestead in Tunisia.

  • @vincemarquez2142
    @vincemarquez2142 5 ปีที่แล้ว +333

    I didnt want this to end I just wanted to keep watching it

    • @rajaspydey
      @rajaspydey 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Vince Marquez yea. The audio is sooo good along with video

    • @ashwinjohn2193
      @ashwinjohn2193 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Exactly

    • @jackipsful
      @jackipsful 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too!

    • @isao2952
      @isao2952 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      watch blade runner

  • @solooverland3666
    @solooverland3666 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you, NatGeo! As always, beautiful and informative. For the people of Mauritania and the awesome Sahara, السلام عليكم. شكرا لك!

  • @MostPowerfulPMofIndia
    @MostPowerfulPMofIndia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This silent video is more speaking than a million words. I always respect Nat Geo for this.

  • @danbeggan
    @danbeggan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +301

    Its amazing to me that the iron that comes from from her is going to build a world completely different to where it came from. The train, the tracks and the mining machinery are a little piece of that world but otherwise it feels like a different planet.

    • @zuhairashtar1430
      @zuhairashtar1430 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      These Trains are best option for transportation of Minerals. Because they save time and money.

    • @looaialmouqabil
      @looaialmouqabil 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Zuhair Ashtar I don’t think thats his point tho..

    • @moim1280
      @moim1280 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hypocrisy 🤦🏽‍♂️

    • @sidhantjasrotia220
      @sidhantjasrotia220 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Where does the government spend the money,just cities?

    • @moim1280
      @moim1280 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      SIDHANT JASROTIA on their stomachs

  • @rpdrajev
    @rpdrajev 5 ปีที่แล้ว +49

    I'm literally incapable of expressing with words what this short movie did to me but I'll try.
    One, I'm obsessed with geography so learning new things about some place in the world is always welcome.
    Two, since I'm passionate about visual arts especially photography I was mind-blown by the visual quality, I truly believe the videographer is a genius.
    Three, it's very humbling to see how some people live, under such conditions, it gives a person a whole new approach to life and reeeally boosts gratitude for everything that we have in our everyday life.
    I am beyond stunned by this production, I want to thank everyone who stands behind it and contributed to it, it is amazing.

    • @kingz_kenyan9160
      @kingz_kenyan9160 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Nat Geo are the experts in these things.....I have a tonne of their documentaries

  • @terrancefields4414
    @terrancefields4414 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Epic! Makes me happy to see that trains will never be obsolete.

    • @thewordoflynx8095
      @thewordoflynx8095 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We've been looking for alternatives since the 60s or 70s, but they were all overly complicated and had way too many problems. We just came to the conclusion that good ol' railways are the best

  • @KhubaibK
    @KhubaibK ปีที่แล้ว +3

    No one knows how nicely this video is made.i watched it some years ago and it's still unforgettable and always in my memory to have look again.
    If you thoroughly behold to the soundtrack and the the production of the video, its just like stone in the mud.

  • @ibrahim3690
    @ibrahim3690 5 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    always be thankful for what you got

  • @OrlandoDiesel80
    @OrlandoDiesel80 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is amazing, thanks NatGeo, Love your videos showing us parts of the world we would never see otherwise!

  • @RockyDoggaPitchaShow
    @RockyDoggaPitchaShow 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Peaceful, and beautifully shot film. Thank you.

  • @toniturnwald9890
    @toniturnwald9890 5 ปีที่แล้ว +108

    I rode in the late 80s on Top of a waggon on that railway, it was so bizzarre and amazing. I never forget that trip that I made. I think this is one of the extremst railway of the world. Thank you for uploadingthese film. Also I must apologize for my bad English, but I'm from Bavaria. cheerio Toni

    • @CelestialLites
      @CelestialLites 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Do they have to pay to ride the train? How often does train stop, or do they jump off when they get to destination?

    • @jakubhn208
      @jakubhn208 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      In cargo waggon is for free, but usually is 1 passanger waggon with a lot of people inside and holes in windows. So beter jump in first few waggons to avoid sit in huge dust cloud. Between Nobadibhou and Choum it stopped once when i was ridding on. Is only one way railway so train stops time to time for bypassing other trains from other directions.
      Highly reccomend that jurney, amazing experience if you decide must take snowboard googles to protect your eyes from dust,

    • @user-kd7kr1zu8x
      @user-kd7kr1zu8x 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Reading this comment got me hard...

    • @toniturnwald9890
      @toniturnwald9890 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Mohamad Fay Squeeeeze me, why? Got you this hard, it was a brilliant time, when I was young.

    • @MarquisVonLion
      @MarquisVonLion 5 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      No it's free, it stops at a place called "Choum" where you can jump on top of a loaded truck to go south towards "Atar" and other southern town. Meanwhile the train continue its journey to the north where it will be loaded with Iron ore.

  • @arsenal0095
    @arsenal0095 5 ปีที่แล้ว +179

    The desert looks so peaceful!

    • @HostadDigitalMedia
      @HostadDigitalMedia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Gre Gre and yet can be so violent if you underestimate it

    • @freddierodriguez2608
      @freddierodriguez2608 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It does but the desert is crazy I've spent almost 2 years in it and will never go back lol temperatures of 125°F at 11P.M. 111°F

    • @mentallyilldarkjeroid5378
      @mentallyilldarkjeroid5378 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It reminded me of the Dirk Pitt book "Sahara" so I had to watch this. I live in a scrub desert and don't like it. I need forested area. So for that reason people need to buy up my "Impact" and "Dance of Death" James Grider novels on Amazon by E. Paula Willson so I can accrue money to move.

    • @HostadDigitalMedia
      @HostadDigitalMedia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I’ve been through a desert on a horse with no name

    • @DBT1007
      @DBT1007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      yea.. looks "peaceful" because there are nothing on it. it's empty place. basically if u lost on this place without food, water, and equipments, u will die. the possibility is high.

  • @Cornerboy73
    @Cornerboy73 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mesmerizing film, thank you.

  • @goonthenhavethebiscuit
    @goonthenhavethebiscuit 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This short film is a truly fabulous and poetic tribute to the brave people living and working in these incredible harsh circumstances

  • @TheJoe999Man
    @TheJoe999Man 5 ปีที่แล้ว +273

    Who needs the polar express when you have the desert express

    • @verticalfracture
      @verticalfracture 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      reminds me of dune

    • @danielmarero334
      @danielmarero334 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      More of an ocean than a desert, I guess

    • @johnf.9182
      @johnf.9182 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      basil shibu 😂😂💀💀💀😂

  • @karimahnaimah
    @karimahnaimah 4 ปีที่แล้ว +447

    So grateful for everything in my life after watching this video. Al hamdu lillah

    • @zakariachicoula3470
      @zakariachicoula3470 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Al Hamdoulillah brother, that had me in tears.

    • @ibrahimsaquibquadri
      @ibrahimsaquibquadri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @K Naimah, Zakariya, and Ammara. Agree with you all, but just try to imagine how close are they to the times of our beloved Prophet peace be upon him in their worldly life. In Qiyamah we have looooong accounts to settle and they would be in Jannah in the blink of an eye compared to us.

    • @ibrahimsaquibquadri
      @ibrahimsaquibquadri 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @Ammara Mujahid: May Allah help us in becoming true momins and bless all the muslims of the world, especially the oppressed ones.

    • @aersanegos9635
      @aersanegos9635 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Be greatful for what you have and be thankful to god for being born away from the harsh desert in sahara lucky to us we were born in a wealthy place and beautiful country but it is amazing also for those people who were born and live as a poor life in the desert for they were distine to be at that wonderful place even it is a harsh environment and living as a poor but they use to it and I am really greatful to god for everything and may godbless those people there and god be with them

    • @yapppmultli8282
      @yapppmultli8282 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Alhamdulillah, salam from Indonesia brother

  • @MixXD947
    @MixXD947 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This is so beautiful. What a cinematography, what a sound, what a beautiful editing ... I mean everything is beautiful

  • @djpals05
    @djpals05 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This videographer should deserve oscar award, really very nice video. Thanks to national geographic team..👍🏻

  • @2531Prasad
    @2531Prasad 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1305

    We talk about making mars habitable i wonder if we can make desert habitable.

    • @justinkim1272
      @justinkim1272 4 ปีที่แล้ว +96

      Ummm yes we can, people live in the desert 🙄

    • @ashrc1889
      @ashrc1889 4 ปีที่แล้ว +49

      Prasad Bankar Dubai?

    • @tanvirhasanat9772
      @tanvirhasanat9772 4 ปีที่แล้ว +104

      if we make changes to the desert it will effect the ecosystem

    • @nyanard8998
      @nyanard8998 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      But we already do that
      Lots of city builded at the desert

    • @c00lstuffs_
      @c00lstuffs_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Yes my bro. Recently, China makes it possible to grow plants on the deserts and they grow just fine....

  • @claudioduartesilva
    @claudioduartesilva 5 ปีที่แล้ว +175

    TH-cam needs more stuff like this!

    • @praggypopsqa4652
      @praggypopsqa4652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There is plenty. You just have to look for it. And YT content is provided by private individuals from all over the world, not by YT. Even you can upload a video. It's all volunteer contributions to the platform. This is not like a television network with preprogrammed content. So go ahead, charge up your cell phone and make a video. It's as easy as that. Got it?

    • @ismailshani9108
      @ismailshani9108 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      there are, jst watch some like this n it will suggest automatically

    • @kiransagarkatari551
      @kiransagarkatari551 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@praggypopsqa4652 r

  • @adiakiyes6354
    @adiakiyes6354 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Watching this during ramadan and reflect...be grateful of what you have small or big be happy life is wonderful... happy ramadan ♥️😇

  • @Travel750k
    @Travel750k 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Excellent coverage of raw materials train...of Mauritania Railways. Mind-blowing background music really makes anyone a mixed feel of reality and hardlife existing in harsh Sahara desert region.
    Thanks to National geographic and TH-cam for the great service.

  • @henryi9738
    @henryi9738 5 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    Wow ! Nat Geo has really outdone themselves here ! This looks like something out of a great Hollywood movie.

    • @WR3ND
      @WR3ND 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I think it looks even better than what I would expect out of Hollywood, but it is evocative of an epic movie.

    • @PhilJonesIII
      @PhilJonesIII 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Agreed!! They went down a more commercial/popular route some years ago and the quality of programming really suffered in my eyes. They were even endorsing products that should never have appeared on the same page as their name.
      This is a truly refreshing change and I sincerely hope it continues.

    • @bezarau
      @bezarau 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      that is because this was done by an independent film maker and NatGeo is simply promoting/sharing it.

    • @PhilJonesIII
      @PhilJonesIII 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Well, we can hope its a sign of change for the better. Some of the stuff they churned out in recent years has been embarrassing.

    • @bezarau
      @bezarau 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Philip Jones I completely agree, Philip

  • @lyesallalou
    @lyesallalou 5 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    A great journey in silence and resistance. The patience those people show toward the harsh living condition is worth praising.

  • @shanekinsman9284
    @shanekinsman9284 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Beautiful cinematography!

  • @Rahulsviews
    @Rahulsviews 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    That is why National Geographic name is a brand, awesome mind blowing documentary

  • @HouseJawn
    @HouseJawn 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    This is one of the coolest things ive seen come from Nat Geo in 20-30 years

  • @simonrimui
    @simonrimui 4 ปีที่แล้ว +123

    Loving How everyone is madly in love with this master piece video

  • @SpinnyDervish
    @SpinnyDervish 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    This is extremely powerful. I could watch it through again and again.

  • @stuarthoney4213
    @stuarthoney4213 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    What a wonderful bit of film making. The editing was superb as was the direction. So nice to see a proper professional job on TH-cam.

  • @toiletcomputer
    @toiletcomputer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Love the ethereal music! Suits the video perfectly

  • @thexsoar
    @thexsoar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +757

    Nobody does slow zooms into emotionless people's faces like NatGeo.

    • @ricardito777
      @ricardito777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Yes, Ron Fricke.

    • @MiguelBaptista1981
      @MiguelBaptista1981 5 ปีที่แล้ว +127

      Emotionless ?
      Those are faces filled with wisdom, and heart, as you will never see in an American tv show.
      You lack as much human empathy as the desert lacks rain.

    • @thexsoar
      @thexsoar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      I disagree but I admire your passion.

    • @tyn999
      @tyn999 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol

    • @RandyDrayton
      @RandyDrayton 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yes, watch Samsara ..on cid

  • @ericschmidt6129
    @ericschmidt6129 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Engaging and beautiful feast for the eyes. Captures the stark beauty of the landscape and the people. Wonderful music as well.

  • @ExploreSriLankaThewonderofAsia
    @ExploreSriLankaThewonderofAsia 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Amazingly beautiful.. Thanks for this great video.

  • @TurboSqu1d
    @TurboSqu1d 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Amazing. Nothing short of cinematographic genius making something so trivial in modern society seem almost futuristic. Short films like these that make you say wow aloud at something so basic and take your imagination to another world, despite it being filmed here, are really inspiring.

  • @WarlordRising
    @WarlordRising 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Some of the most stunning cinematography I've seen outside of Baraka and the Qatsi trilogy. Deserves all the awards.

    • @__berichh5375
      @__berichh5375 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      WarlordRising those films definitely came to mind. I wish this was longer!

  • @thefutureofyesterday8136
    @thefutureofyesterday8136 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So interesting how people today live around the globe. This video was done in very good taste. The train rambling down the track in the middle of no where is spectacular.

  • @avionspirited5360
    @avionspirited5360 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Others have already pointed this out, but starting somewhere around 9:36, all the way to the end, the music gives you real chills. Such an awesome documentary.

  • @isanarditama
    @isanarditama 4 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    One of the most beautiful cinematography ive ever seen on TH-cam

  • @slapkinge5267
    @slapkinge5267 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

    I visited Mauritania, they are one of the best people on the planet and the most simple and the screen is a country with a wonderful mythological landscape and a very cheap country. French, Spanish and German tourists are there in abundance in this pristine, untouched nature

    • @SidiYahya
      @SidiYahya 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Thanks a lot and welcome back to mauritania again and you must be my guest with pleasure ^^

    • @BrahimAB-ew4ot
      @BrahimAB-ew4ot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      merci, soyez les biens venus

  • @robertcrafton7187
    @robertcrafton7187 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Beautiful camerawork. Subdued graphics. No narration. Haunting. I needed this today.

  • @danargoo9335
    @danargoo9335 3 ปีที่แล้ว +29

    To all people who living in all kind of harsh environment and lives... stay strong!

    • @Lmngx13872
      @Lmngx13872 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      But no body is forcing them to live there and they have options to relocate

    • @thelovehearts15
      @thelovehearts15 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Dxn246 NRP I mean not really when it takes him over a day to earn $50 and nowhere else to go

    • @andrestigberg434
      @andrestigberg434 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I live in sweden. It is really harsh here but i have a heater😀

  • @kishanky1352
    @kishanky1352 5 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    This is incredibly beautiful...Probably one of the most beautiful things I have watched on TH-cam...
    Thank You Nat Geo...

  • @niranjanbehera1666
    @niranjanbehera1666 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    Excellent cinematography, thrilling wide-angle views and soul calming music.

  • @bpemsandgroper
    @bpemsandgroper 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Very impressive documentary. No technology in the desert, just hard grit and simple human relationships.

  • @drewdaniels9577
    @drewdaniels9577 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredibly beautiful footage. Was gripped to my chair for the whole video. Totally surreal landscape.

  • @linggiman
    @linggiman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Wow..more modern people need to see this..Makes me feel more grateful for what I have..Thank you for sharing

    • @linggiman
      @linggiman 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Europa H2O Alien Yeah..? Your mindset certainly still is. In a stone age my friend.

    • @Peglegkickboxer
      @Peglegkickboxer 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Why? We already mastered living very comfortablely in deserts, look at Nevada, Arizona, new mexico, SoCal, Texas, etc.

    • @ZK-ff2ru
      @ZK-ff2ru 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Peglegkickboxer The landscapes are not exactly the same

  • @hsnify
    @hsnify 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    what a treat for my eyes and soul, people like Malick are true heros; what we do is sit in our comfy homes and complain lol

  • @kaustubhmallik
    @kaustubhmallik 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Some things are meant to be seen and felt. Creators captured those unspoken things perfectly. More power to them. 👏👏👏

  • @RABonsai
    @RABonsai ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The filming is just outstanding.