Baraka
A World Beyond Words
Baraka, an ancient Sufi word with forms in many languages, translates as a blessing, or as the breath or essence of life from which the evolutionary process unfolds. A transcendently poetic tour of the globe, Baraka was shot in breathtaking 70mm in 24 countries on six continent.
Set to the life affirming rhythms of varied religious rituals and nature's own raw beat, Baraka is a visualization of the interconnectedness humans share with the earth. Spanning such diverse locales as China, Brazil, Kuwait and major U.S and European sites, among others, Baraka captures not only the harmony, but also the calamity that humans and nature have visited upon the earth. However, mere words do not do the film justice - Baraka must be seen, felt and experienced to be understood.
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A Real Gem - DonD
Breath-taking images, wonderful blending of culture and environment. The accompanying music greatly enhanced the emotional impact of the images for me. The special features which outlined the film-makers and their development of the film was very helpful for the context. I highly recommend this movie experience!Visually stimulating - pugler
While this movie is definately unique in almost every aspect it would have been preferrable if there was some indication as to where the various locations were being filmed.
Interesting, but without context is loses some of the impact that the images might otherwise have presented to the viewer.Worth watching. - BarbinBC
Beautifully shot & creatively edited. Wouldn't call it a documentary, more of a glimpse into its creator's world view. Some shocking and depressing imagery (cremations in India, Holocaust death camp, scavengers in a garbage dump in India...) but also many soothing & peaceful as well. Watched it with teens and we occupied ourselves early on trying to identify the "connecting thread" of each sequence to the next...very creative.
Moves glacially slow, and I was rather underwhelmed by some of the soundtrack, but it was really unique and I'm so glad I watched it. The bigger the screen the better for this one - the detail is amazing. Would be perfect for Imax, but just fine on the smaller screen if you're willing to really concentrate. Definitely 5 stars, even with its few flaws, which I've included as a "heads-up" to the people who will scream and run away from something this "arty".
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A Real Gem - DonD
Breath-taking images, wonderful blending of culture and environment. The accompanying music greatly enhanced the emotional impact of the images for me. The special features which outlined the film-makers and their development of the film was very helpful ...Visually stimulating - pugler
While this movie is definately unique in almost every aspect it would have been preferrable if there was some indication as to where the various locations were being filmed.
Interesting, but without context is loses some of the impact that the images ...Worth watching. - BarbinBC
Beautifully shot & creatively edited. Wouldn't call it a documentary, more of a glimpse into its creator's world view. Some shocking and depressing imagery (cremations in India, Holocaust death camp, scavengers in a garbage dump in India...) but also many ...