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‘Samsara’ Bought For Australia, New Zealand By eOne, Hopscotch: Cannes
16 May 2012 11:09 AM, PDT | Deadline New York | See recent Deadline New York news »
eOne and Hopscotch Films have acquired Australian and New Zealand rights to Samsara, the follow-up to Baraka. Filmed over a period of five years in 25 countries on five continents and shot on 70mm film, Samsara reunites director Ron Fricke and producer Mark Magidson. They teamed on Baraka and Chronos. Samsara depicts the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders and by dispensing with dialogue and descriptive text, the film veers from the traditional documentary. eOne Canada already bought rights to the film in Canada and will release it in the fall. Oscilloscope releases the film August 24 in the U.S. »
- MIKE FLEMING
Must Watch Breathtakingly Beautiful Trailer for Samsara
25 April 2012 1:00 PM, PDT | GeekTyrant | See recent GeekTyrant news »
The world we live in is such an amazing place, and there are places I will never go to or get to see in person. Seeing these places in the movies might just be the closest I ever get to some of these places, so it's just another reason we can be thankful for the art of filmmaking.
You're about to watch a stunning trailer to an insanely beautiful looking documentary called Samsara, which explores “the links between humanity and the rest of nature.” It was directed by Ron Fricke (Baraka) who shot the entire film using epic 70mm photography. This looks like an incredible film, and I'm excited about seeing it.
Here's the Synospis:
Prepare yourself for an unparalleled sensory experience. Samsara reunites filmmakers Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, whose award-winning films Baraka and Chronos brought a new visual and musical artistry to theaters. Dispensing with dialogue and descriptive text, »
- Venkman
Samsara Trailer: From the Director of Baraka
25 April 2012 5:59 AM, PDT | FilmJunk | See recent FilmJunk news »
Prepare to have your mind blown. Ron Fricke got his start as the cinematographer on Godfrey Reggio's masterpiece Koyaanisqatsi, a non-fiction film that weaves together time-lapse footage of the world around us into visual poetry. He then went on to direct his own work with the IMAX shorts Chronos and Sacred Site and the similar non-verbal feature film Baraka. Now, ten years after the release of Baraka, he has returned with a follow-up entitled Samsara ("the ever turning wheel of life"). Shot on 70mm film, the film once again explores themes of life and death and "humanity's relationship to the eternal" through fantastic imagery on a large canvas. The first teaser trailer has arrived this week and it gives us a small taste of this imagery, although I could have done without all the quotes from critics interrupting the visuals. Samsara will get a theatrical release this summer through Oscilloscope Laboratories, »
- Sean
Visually Stunning First Trailer for Documentary Samsara Shot Entirely on 70Mm Film
24 April 2012 6:23 PM, PDT | Collider.com | See recent Collider.com news »
File this one away in the "win" column in the argument for using film over digital. The breathtaking imagery in director Ron Fricke and writer Mark Magidson's trailer for Samsara paints a vivid moving picture of our varied and colorful world, captured in 70mm film. The documentary (the most recent in a filmography that features Baraka and Chronos) is a visual journey across 25 different countries over the course of five years that features vibrant scenes that bridge humanity and nature and is accompanied by a dynamic score. The word Samsara itself is Tibetan for "the ever-turning wheel of life," something that Fricke attempts to capture through his unique visual style. Hit the jump to see the trailer and read the synopsis for Samsara, which opens in theaters this August. Here's the synopsis for Samsara, followed by the first trailer: Prepare yourself for an unparalleled sensory experience. Samsara reunites filmmakers Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, »
- Dave Trumbore
The Globe-Trotting ‘Samsara’ Trailer Presents a Stunning Visual Exploration of Our World
24 April 2012 3:00 PM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
In 1982, Ron Fricke wrote, edited and directed photography for Koyaanisqatsi, a movie that’s become a modern experimental classic that sought to create a pure sensory experience beyond what narrative storytelling could do. It’s the kind of film that audiences have to yield to, letting it wash over them like color-wrapped sound waves, and it seems likely that Samsara will be artistically related to Fricke’s early work. He re-teams here with Mark Magidson to create something that – if the movie delivers on its trailer – has to be seen and heard to be believed. The pair are most known for their work on the short doc Chronos and the feature Baraka, and their style is one that mashes moments together in order to find a sense of meaning. They’re incredibly good at it. Plus, the imagery! It’s amazing. The kind of stuff that steals your heart right out of your chest and makes you »
- Cole Abaius
Visually Staggering Trailer For 70mm Feature ‘Samsara,’ From ‘Koyaanisqatsi’ Cinematographer
24 April 2012 11:24 AM, PDT | The Film Stage | See recent The Film Stage news »
After viewing the trailer, it’s easy to correlate the beginnings of director Ron Fricke. The man was the cinematographer Godfrey Reggio‘s stunning documentary Koyaanisqatsi and now his latest film, following up Baraka in 1992, looks to be another beautiful work of art. Filmed completely in the phenomenal 70mm film format, Samsara attempts to tap into the language of life itself and while a lofty goal, one can not deny the stirring images on display. Fricke spent the last half-decade making the film which was shot in over 100 locations. Forgot 3D, here’s hoping this one gets the projection it deserves. Check out the trailer below via Apple.
Synopsis:
Prepare yourself for an unparalleled sensory experience. Samsara reunites filmmakers Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, whose award-winning films Baraka and Chronos brought a new visual and musical artistry to theaters. Dispensing with dialogue and descriptive text, Samsara explores the wonders of our world, »
- jpraup@gmail.com (thefilmstage.com)
First Trailer for Documentary 'Samsara' Has Stunning 70mm Imagery
24 April 2012 11:07 AM, PDT | firstshowing.net | See recent FirstShowing.net news »
Following their fantastic films Baraka, filmmakers Ron Fricke (who also edited the iconic Koyaanisqatsi) and Mark Magidson are back with a stunning new documentary called Samsara. Fricke says the film "will delve deeper into my favorite theme: humanity's relationship to the eternal." Shot entirely on 70mm film (which hasn't been done in over a decade), the feature length documentary was shot in about 100 locations in 25 countries, and took over four years to complete. The trailer speaks for itself as the imagery is just beautiful, stunning, and would make Terrence Malick turn his head. Watch the gorgeous trailer below! Here's the first trailer for Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson's Samsara originally from Apple: You can also download the official Samsara trailer in High Definition over on Apple Samsara reunites filmmakers Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, whose award-winning films Baraka and the short Chronos brought a new visual and musical artistry to theaters. »
- Ethan Anderton
Watch: Gorgeous Trailer For 'Samsara' From The Director Of 'Baraka,' Shot In 70mm
24 April 2012 10:27 AM, PDT | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
While the wonders of 3D and IMAX are currently the latest toys being embraced by filmmakers looking to immerse audiences in the worlds they conjure up for the big screen, some directors realize that beautifully composed images, presented in the best possible quality, can speak more volumes that the latest gadgets. Ron Fricke, the helmer behind the acclaimed short "Chronos" and the celebrated feature length "Baraka" (and an editor on "Koyaanisqatsi") knows more than anyone the power that a single frame can bring. And returning with his first feature film in two decades, he hasn't lost a beat.
A brief, yet no less stunning trailer has landed for his upcoming "Samsara," and it proudly boasts the fact that it was shot in 70mm. And with good reason. This teaser for the film is not short on images that would make Terrence Malick weep, in a film that evocatively explores links between humanity and nature, »
- Kevin Jagernauth
Movies to See Before the World Ends: Chronos
16 March 2012 11:21 AM, PDT | FilmSchoolRejects.com | See recent FilmSchoolRejects news »
The Mayans, the wise race of ancients who created hot cocoa, set December 21st, 2012 as the end date of their Calendar, which the intelligent and logical amongst us know signifies the day the world will end, presumably at 12:21:12am, Mountain Time. From now until zero date, we will explore the 50 films you need to watch before the entire world perishes. We don’t have much time, so be content, be prepared, be entertained. The Film: Chronos (1985) The Plot: Filmed in 70mm IMAX, Chronos is a photographic travel to some of the most awe-inspiring locales, cultural monuments and natural formations found throughout planet Earth. Capturing some breathtaking visuals in crystal clear detail and editing the collection of long, uninterrupted stationary filming in time-lapse Director Ron Fricke takes the audience on an unforgettable exploration of some of our planet’s most intriguing sights. The Review: Chronos, along with the other pictures by filmmaker Ron Fricke, are »
- Adam Charles
Sbiff '12: 'Samsara' Producer Mark Magidson Talks Logistical Agony, Visual Ecstasy & Nuances of Non-Verbal Storytelling
7 February 2012 11:58 AM, PST | The Playlist | See recent The Playlist news »
"Samsara," the latest film from "Baraka" and "Chronos" filmmakers Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson had its U.S. premiere last week at the Santa Barbara International Film Festival (it previously screened at Tiff last year). The companion piece to 1992's "Baraka," which has since become a cult hit for its stunning visuals and philosophical, non-verbal storytelling, follows much in the same vein. The title, "Samsara," is the Tibetan word for "the ever turning wheel of life," and deals with concepts of birth, rebirth and death on a scale that is both global and intimate. The film was shot on location all over the world on 70 mm film, utilizing Fricke's signature time lapse photography, and continuing to push the technological boundaries by incorporating computerized camera movement. We had a chance to sit down with "Samsara" and "Baraka" producer Mark Magidson the morning after the movie unspooled to a »
Santa Barbara Announces Complete 2012 Lineup, Closes with Toronto Winner 'Where Do We Go Now?"
5 January 2012 9:57 AM, PST | Indiewire | See recent Indiewire news »
The Santa Barbara International Film Festival, which runs January 26-February 5, has announced its complete lineup of 197 films for its 27th edition. Nadine Labaki's "Where Do We Go Now?," the Audience Award-winner at the Toronto International Film Festival, will close out the festival. The U.S. premiere of Ron Fricke's "Samsara," a follow-up to his meditative documentary montages "Baraka" and "Chronos," will be the festival's Centerpiece Gala film. As previously announced, Santa Barbara will host the world premiere of Lawrence Kasdan's "Darling Companion," starring Diane Keaton and Kevin Kline, as the opening-night film. Among the festival's many honorees are "The Help" star Viola Davis, "Beginners" star Christopher Plummer, Martin Scorsese and "The Artist" leading couple Jean Dujardin and Berenice Bejo. Also receiving Virtuosos Awards are actors Demian »
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