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Samsara (2011)

16/09/2011 (BR)Documentary1h 42m
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Overview

Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.

    Top Billed Cast

    1. Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi

      Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia

    2. Puti Sri Candra Dewi

      Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia

    3. Putu Dinda Pratika

      Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia

    4. Marcos Luna

      Tattoo Daddy: USA

    5. Hiroshi Ishiguro

      Professor and Robot Clone: Japan

    6. Olivier De Sagazan

      Man At Desk: France

    7. Ladyboys of Cascade Bar

      Dancers: Thailand

    8. Kikumaru

      Geisha: Japan

    9. Crisanto Neire

      Lead Singer: Cebu Provincial Detenton Center, Philippines

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    A review by CRCulver

    5.0
    Written by CRCulver on Sep 10, 2018

    In 1993, filmmakers Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson presented a deeply moving portrait of features universal to all human societies, warned of ecological collapse, and depicted how technology was changing our lives in <i>Baraka</i>. Shot on 70mm film in 30-odd countries, this was one of the most visually impressive films ever made, and its lack of any dialogue or narration allowed viewers to engage in their own individual reflections about the panorama on the screen. Two decades later, the team returned with <i>Samsara</i>, a sequel that wasn't really necessary. One reason that <i>Samsara</i> ...

    StatusReleased

    Original LanguageEnglish

    Budget$4,000,000.00

    Revenue$2,639,616.00

    Keywords

    • eating
    • around the world
    • balance
    • skyline
    • sunset
    • modern life
    • moonrise
    • poetic documentary