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Samsara (I) (2011) 8.2
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8.2/10 from 6,429 users
Metascore: 65/100
Reviews: 47 user | 96 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com 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. Director:Ron FrickeWriters:Ron Fricke (concept and treatment written by), Mark Magidson (concept and treatment written by) |
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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.
Genres:
DocumentaryMotion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for some disturbing and sexual images | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
23 August 2012 (Germany) See more »Also Known As:
Samsara - A lét örök körforgása See more »Box Office
Budget:
$4,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$105,000 (USA) (31 August 2012)Gross:
$2,601,847 (USA) (21 December 2012)Company Credits
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and "1000 Hands"
Based on "Omaha Clear Skies"
From the CD "Star Songs" © 2010
By Bonnie Jo Hunt & Ron Sunsinger
Bonnie Jo Productions & Sunsinger Productions
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Samsara (a Sanskrit word literally meaning "continuous flow") is the repeating cycle of birth, life, death and rebirth (reincarnation) within Hinduism, Buddhism, Bön, Jainism and Yoga. In Sikhism this concept is slightly different and looks at our actions in the present and consequences in the present. See more »Soundtracks
"Bali Dance"and "1000 Hands"
Based on "Omaha Clear Skies"
From the CD "Star Songs" © 2010
By Bonnie Jo Hunt & Ron Sunsinger
Bonnie Jo Productions & Sunsinger Productions
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My boyfriend and I went to see this at the Cinerama in Seattle. For those wanting to see this movie, I highly recommend seeing it in a theater, if possible. It's one that needs to be watched on a big screen with a great sound system to add to the amazing visual and auditory impact. It was also thought provoking and gave us plenty to think about and discuss afterward.
Visually, this movie is one of the best I've ever seen. The time lapse photography as well as the vivid colors and detail... I don't even know how to describe it, as it was like nothing I've ever seen before.
This film screams loudly, despite the fact that not a single word is spoken. It's a journey around the world, showing the immense beauty and the grotesque horrors of humanity, interspersed with stunning natural landscapes and the fallout of natural disaster. Nothing is held back from us and, rather than make a specific point, each viewer is able to take from the film what speaks to them. The filmmakers were able to show some incredible juxtapositions and contradictions, calling into question much of what we take for granted and don't bother to contemplate. On more than one occasion, I was moved to tears, either by the sheer beauty of the scene or out of pure disgust.
The score was so perfectly matched to the scenery that, in some places, it was impossible to believe that the music was not present when the scenes were filmed.
This is definitely a must see and I sincerely hope that we'll be treated to another installment from the filmmaker.