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Baraka

  • 19921992
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  • 1h 36m
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8.5/10
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Baraka (1992)
Documentary
A collection of expertly photographed scenes of human life and religion.A collection of expertly photographed scenes of human life and religion.A collection of expertly photographed scenes of human life and religion.
IMDb RATING
8.5/10
39K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
8,140
222
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Director
      • Ron Fricke
    • Writers
      • Ron Fricke(concept)
      • Mark Magidson(concept)
      • Genevieve Nicholas(treatment)
    • Star
      • Patrick Disanto(uncredited)
    Top credits
    • Director
      • Ron Fricke
    • Writers
      • Ron Fricke(concept)
      • Mark Magidson(concept)
      • Genevieve Nicholas(treatment)
    • Star
      • Patrick Disanto(uncredited)
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    • 176User reviews
    • 40Critic reviews
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    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

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    Patrick Disanto
    Patrick Disanto
    • Journeyman
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Ron Fricke
    • Writers
      • Ron Fricke(concept) (scenario) (treatment)
      • Mark Magidson(concept) (scenario)
      • Genevieve Nicholas(treatment)
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    • Trivia
      The shot with the monk on the streets of Tokyo was unplanned. The crew went to a factory for filming but after many hours of searching for ideas, they disbanded the place, finding it unsuitable for filming. On their way back to the hotel, producer Mark Magidson saw the monk walking and stopped the cars and asked director/cinematographer Ron Fricke to film him. After obtaining the footage, the crew gave the monk some money and left. The monk never stopped his prayer and never looked into the camera.
    • Goofs
      The city Istanbul is misspelled in the movie twice, as Instanbul.
    • Connections
      Edited into Circle of Life: An Environmental Fable (1995)
    • Soundtracks
      Host of Seraphim
      by Dead Can Dance

    User reviews176

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    10/10
    A milestone of revelation
    'Baraka' is a work of art which rates amongst the greatest achievements in the field. As with any masterwork, it is something one will have to pursue. For those that seek it out at the proper time, 'Baraka' can act as a milestone of revelation. What the viewer takes from this film will solely be determined by the life experience they bring to it. 'Baraka' is unique in that it actually requires a commitment of time and concentration. This is a film that communicates its message without utilizing standard film language. Those that try to make the images conform to the conventional notions of Hollywood story telling are likely to give up in frustration. For a film with no plot,characters or dialog, it communicates an astonishing number of profound themes. Those who are familiar with National Geographic or the works of David Attenbourough will have little trouble in identifying the fascinating locals and tribes, but be forewarned: there are reasons that there are no subtitles or text on screen. Personal discovery is at the heart of the filmmaker's intentions. The ambient soundtrack by Michael Sterns weaves the images together on a separate plain, producing a hypnotic pathway for the images to flow. Once you allow yourself to be pulled along by this current of sound the images will link themselves together and the true revelations hidden within 'Baraka' will make themselves apparent. You may find as I did that your subconscious will be at work on 'Baraka' for many weeks after the experience, unlocking doors to a greater understanding.
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    • ggreglaurie
    • Feb 24, 2005

    Details

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    • Release date
      • November 19, 1993 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • None
    • Also known as
      • 天地玄黃
    • Filming locations
      • Bali, Indonesia
    • Production company
      • Magidson Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $2,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $1,332,110
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $26,812
      • Sep 26, 1993
    • Gross worldwide
      • $1,332,110
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.20 : 1

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