Award-Winning Filmmaker · 150 Countries
The World's Most Traveled Filmmaker
150 Countries. 100+ Films. One Extraordinary Life. Meet MARLIN DARRAH
knight of the royal house of portugal
A Life in Cinema
Feature Film
Phantom India
A cinematic journey through the mystical landscapes and ancient temples of the Indian subcontinent.
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An Egypt Affair
Secrets buried beneath the sands — a dramatic exploration of Egypt's ancient wonders.
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Amazon Queen
Deep in the world's greatest rainforest, a story of survival, beauty, and discovery.
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Monsoon Lover
A sweeping romantic drama set against the torrential rains of Southeast Asia.
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Dalí's Greatest Secret
An intimate documentary uncovering the hidden world of the surrealist master.
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Marco Polo: The Silk Road
Retracing the legendary journey of Marco Polo across the ancient Silk Road.
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Lost Tribes of New Guinea
A journey into the remote highlands of New Guinea to encounter its ancient tribal cultures.
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The Secret Mummies of Lisbon
78 mummies discovered in a crypt beneath the altar of the Sacramento Church in Lisbon.
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Dinner with Assassins
One filmmaker's very bad idea — a comedy-adventure shot on location in Pakistan.
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Secrets & Mysteries of Christopher Columbus
Uncovering the hidden truths behind history's most famous explorer.
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Jade Earrings of the Last Empress
A girl. An empress. A legacy of jade — a sweeping story of dynasty and devotion.
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Chasing Jesus
A Roman soldier's 2,000-year-old diary bears witness to Jesus in Egypt — the greatest story never told.
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Cuba Today
Havana, Pinar del Rio, Trinidad, Santiago — a director's edition journey through UNESCO heritage sites.
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12-Part TV Series · 2012
Around the World with Marlin Darrah
Documentary · 2010
Marco Polo & The Great Silk Road
Documentary · 2011
Cuba Today
Documentary · 2005
Jesus in Egypt
Documentary · 2001
Lost Tribes of New Guinea
Documentary · 2016
Relic Kingdoms
The Filmmaker
"If I could trade eyes with anyone in the world, it would be Marlin."
— Chris keener, Producer, National Geographic
Over a career spanning five decades, Marlin Darrah has spent 15 total years abroad, filming in 150 countries across all seven continents. His documentaries have featured Nobel Peace Prize winners, world leaders, and civilizations at the edge of the known world. In 2014, he was honored with a Knighthood in the Royal House of Portugal.
Read Full Biography→200+ Awards at 130 Film Festivals
From Paris to Istanbul, New York to Mexico City
Speaking & Lectures
700+ Lectures Across 20 States
From Harvard Hall to the Geographical Society of Philadelphia — Marlin brings the world to your audience.
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