Baraka [DVD]

According to the sleeve, this film is 92 minutes in length. When the credits appeared, I could not believe that anything more than an hour had passed.I bought this film on spec because of a special offer whilst buying Koyaanisqatsi (also filmed by Ron Fricke and one of my favourite films ever) and have just watched it for the first time. I am now buying a second copy for my mother's birthday.This film manages, without a word of dialogue, or a single actor, to show us, simultaneously, both the diversity and the similarity of the entire human race.The haunting soundtrack fits effortlessly into a kaleidoscope of images, showing mankind at it's best, worst and simply trying to survive. Shots of Kuwait during the gulf war, Ayers rock, pilgrims at both the wailing wall & Mecca, battery hens, Rio de Janiero slums and so much more, are expertly liked together in such a way that cities, countries and continents flow seamlessly together into a whole that leaves the viewer stunned and breathless.There is not a single bad shot in the movie. No matter how bleak the subject matter, it is photographed with such care and compassion that one is left with an impression of beauty and wonder.If Ron Fricke were to film the 3rd sequel to an abyssmal, 'made for TV' no-brainer, it would be hailed as the next Citizen Kane. That he doesn't, is a credit to him. That, instead, he can continue to make films such as this, is a credit to the world.

Perfect! If you enjoyed Koyannisqatsi then this is an absolute must. It is that film made much much better. How? First of all, it is shot on 70mm not 35mm so there quality is multiplied by four. Secondly, motion control tracking was used, which means that all those clever speeded up pieces of film now get to move at the same time. Thirdly, the cameraperson/director just got better at his art. EVERY shot in this movie is a piece of artwork. It is that amazing. Of course, if you are wanting plot and drama you will have to look elsewhere. What holds this film together is awe. Everytime a new shot appears it is like opening a new christmas present and wondering what is inside, gradually peeling off the layers until you see it. If you want to see the world in all its extremes, to see the beauty in Peru, India, Indonesia and pretty much everywhere, you just got to see this movie. Cannot be recommended high enough.

Having been a fan of Koyaanisquatsi, I couldn't wait to see this film and the cinematography is truly astounding. No special effects, just real images and hypnotic music and some awe inspiring, disturbing, surreal things you will see. Although it lacks the power of Koyanniqatsi, if you have already seen that, it is a true work of art and can be recommended to anyone who still has a sense of wonder left within them.I suppose it could be described as a surreal travelogue. A film which has beauty, unsettlement, wonder and fear. Sometimes all at once.If you want something really different then give this a try. Anyone with an open mind will not be disappoined.

Thought provoking and absolutely amazing cinematography. Equal parts enjoyable and saddening. It will have you thinking of it for many months after you have seen it.If you are looking and wondering whether to purchase. Do not hesitate. Buy it now. You will be glad you did.Highly Recommended. Buy with confidence.I do not receive any payment or free goods for writing these reviews. I am just happy to share my views on my purchases with fellow like minded Amazonians in the hope that you may find it helpful.

Despite the excellent score from Lisa Gerrard and others, this film emulates Koyaanisquatsi and others while offering little new.

I will not go in depth of describing the qualities of these films, as this has been done by many people before me and probably in a much more coherent and descriptive way.However, I will say that although the films were shot quite a number of years ago, they are as necessary today as they were when they were shot.Please watch these films, but also please take your time and just immerse yourself in what these films show. The imagery is stunning, and some of the things that you realise about the world, about other people, about yourself are just unique.Along with the Qatsi trilogy, they stand as landmarks in the history of film-making, creating a genre of their own and being the grandfathers of a lot of films you see today (such as the recent film "HOME", available on YouTube).

It seems to be really hard to get hold of this DVD for region 2 and I finally found it with this seller. I was slightly worried that I wasn’t able to order it from the UK but decided I would take the chance and order it from Czech Republic, knowing that the language of the film didn’t even matter, as there is no dialogue. The seller made it simple ot navigate the menus by enclosing instuctions, and they are very easy to follow. The DVD itself is original and good quality and if you really want this wonderful film for your collection, I would say go for it!

This is the most amazing and wonderful film experience. I saw it when it first came out and have tried to track it down many times since then. I am always suprised to find people haven't seen it. The visual impact is very strong and memorable and the music is brilliant too. You may think it will be boring to watch a long film with no words but when it finished, to me, it felt too short. I wanted it to go on and on. It is definately amongst the five best films I have seen - in fact I think it is probably my number one.

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Documentario di qualità eccelsa con bella colonna sonora.Consigliatissimo il bluray.

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Impossible de lire les 5 premières minutes !!! Fort dommage...

Se trata de una nueva remasterización de una de las películas más estéticamente bellas que se han hecho. El nuevo máster en 8k se transfirió a formato Blu-ray para quedar en 1080 pero con un detalle mejor que la mayoría de remasterizaciones que suelen encontrarse de DVD a Blu-ray, al grado de no pedir nada a uno de esos demos de 4k considerando la distancia del sillón a la tele.En cuanto a la película, es un esfuerzo fílmico impresionante que consiste en escenas de la vida y naturaleza en diversos países, muy al estilo de la trilogía qatsi de Ford Coppola, con cierta carga de crítica social al yuxtaponer imágenes contrastantes y muchas veces simbólicas que giran en torno a la naturaleza, la espiritualidad, la explotación humana y las ciudades.