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Samsara

  • 20112011
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 42m
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8.4/10
36K
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Samsara (2011)
Filmed over a period of five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on 70mm film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.
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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, ... Read allFilmed 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.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.
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
36K
YOUR RATING
  • Director
    • Ron Fricke
  • Writers
    • Ron Fricke(concept and treatment written by)
    • Mark Magidson(concept and treatment written by)
  • Stars
    • Balinese Tari Legong Dancers
    • Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi
    • Puti Sri Candra Dewi
Top credits
  • Director
    • Ron Fricke
  • Writers
    • Ron Fricke(concept and treatment written by)
    • Mark Magidson(concept and treatment written by)
  • Stars
    • Balinese Tari Legong Dancers
    • Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi
    • Puti Sri Candra Dewi
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 112User reviews
    • 82Critic reviews
    • 65Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 6 nominations

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    Top cast

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    Balinese Tari Legong Dancers
    Balinese Tari Legong Dancers
    • Dancers: Indonesiaas Dancers: Indonesia
    Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi
    • Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesiaas Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
    Puti Sri Candra Dewi
    • Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesiaas Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
    Putu Dinda Pratika
    • Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesiaas Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
    Marcos Luna
    • Tattoo Daddy: USAas Tattoo Daddy: USA
    Hiroshi Ishiguro
    Hiroshi Ishiguro
    • Professor and Robot Clone: Japanas Professor and Robot Clone: Japan
    • (as Prof. Hiroshi Ishiguro)
    Olivier De Sagazan
    • Man At Desk: Franceas Man At Desk: France
    Ladyboys of Cascade Bar
    • Dancers: Thailandas Dancers: Thailand
    Kikumaru
    • Geisha: Japanas Geisha: Japan
    Crisanto Neire
    Crisanto Neire
    • Lead Singer: Cebu Provincial Detenton Center, Philippinesas Lead Singer: Cebu Provincial Detenton Center, Philippines
    Robert Henline
    • U>S> Army Veteran: USAas U>S> Army Veteran: USA
    • (as Staff Sergeant Robert Henline)
    Patrick Disanto
    Patrick Disanto
    • Selfas Self
    Tai Lihua
    Tai Lihua
    • Lead Dancer: 1000 Habds Goddess Dance, Chinaas Lead Dancer: 1000 Habds Goddess Dance, China
    • (as Iai Lihua)
    Collin Alfredo St. Dic
    • Selfas Self
    • (as Collin St. Dic)
    • …
    • Director
      • Ron Fricke
    • Writers
      • Ron Fricke(concept and treatment written by)
      • Mark Magidson(concept and treatment written by)
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      For several years the filmmakers attempted to secure permission to film in North Korea, but were ultimately denied access.
    • Connections
      Featured in Lucy (2014)
    • Soundtracks
      Bali Dance
      and "1000 Hands"
      Based on "Omaha Clear Skies"
      From the CD "Star Songs" &copy 2010
      By Bonnie Jo Hunt & Ron Sunsinger
      Bonnie Jo Productions & Sunsinger Productions

    User reviews112

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    A Film That Gazes At You
    This film has tremendous power, not just from camera technique, but from the simple device of a human face steadily gazing at you. Time and time again humanity intrudes its collective face on you as life plays out across the Earth. Acceleration contrasts with contemplation; Earth rhythms overshadow human activity; no one seems to notice.

    Samsara is beautiful, bizarre, and unforgettable. As the film progressed, my convictions as to what is 'for real' began to weaken. We may really be stuck in the same dream state. And always someone 'sees' back at you. Or is Samsara 'only a movie'?

    This is not to say there is one correct way to experience or interpret Samara. Your reaction will reflect you only. At times uncomfortable, viewing Samsara is an experience worth having.
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    • Sep 14, 2012

    FAQ1

    • Is the "prison dance" real? In which country does it take place?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 23, 2012 (Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Indonesia
      • Singapore
      • Thailand
      • Kenya
      • Denmark
      • Brazil
      • Jordan
      • United Arab Emirates
      • Saudi Arabia
      • South Africa
      • Italy
      • Ghana
      • Egypt
      • China
      • Japan
      • South Korea
    • Official sites
      • Official Facebook
      • Official site
    • Language
      • None
    • Also known as
      • Luân Hồi
    • Filming locations
      • Sultan Ahmed Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
    • Production companies
      • Bali Film Center
      • Bang Singapore
      • Bullet Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $4,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $2,672,413
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $76,222
      • Aug 26, 2012
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,426,444
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Datasat
      • Dolby Surround 7.1
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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