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15/09/1992 Documentary 1h 37m
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A world beyond words.

Overview

A paralysingly beautiful documentary with a global vision—an odyssey through landscape and time—that attempts to capture the essence of life.

  1. Ron Fricke

    Writer, Director

  2. Mark Magidson

    Writer

  3. Constantine Nicholas

    Writer

  4. Genevieve Nicholas

    Writer

Top billed cast

  1. Patrick Disanto

    Journeyman (uncredited)

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Reviews

A review by CRCulver
Written by CRCulver on 2018-06-05
BARAKA is a 1993 film, shot by Ron Fricke in some 24 countries, that is a sort of documentary on three universal themes: 1) the grandeur of the natural world, from the peaks of Everest to low deserts, 2) the oneness of the human race illustrated by juxtaposing almost identical shots from vastly separated cultures, and 3) the desire for a connection with something transcendent. Shot in 70mm film, watching the Bluray on a projector or a large-screen television offers one of the most visually stunning cinematic experiences around. There is no dialogue or voiceover, no characters, but the enormous...read the rest
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