Samsara (2011)

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 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

1 win & 6 nominations.

Cast

Credited cast:
Balinese Tari Legong Dancers	...	Dancers: Indonesia
Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi	...	Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
Puti Sri Candra Dewi	...	Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
Putu Dinda Pratika	...	Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
Marcos Luna	...	Tattoo Daddy: USA
Hiroshi Ishiguro	...	Professor and Robot Clone: Japan (as Prof. Hiroshi Ishiguro)
Olivier De Sagazan	...	Man At Desk: France
Ladyboys of Cascade Bar	...	Dancers: Thailand
Kikumaru	...	Geisha: Japan
Crisanto Neire	...	Lead Singer: Cebu Provincial Detenton Center, Philippines
Robert Henline	...	U>S> Army Veteran: USA (as Staff Sergeant Robert Henline)
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Tai Lihua	...	Lead Dancer: 1000 Habds Goddess Dance, China (as Iai Lihua)
Collin Alfredo St. Dic	...	Self / Cyclist (as Collin St. Dic)

Storyline

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.

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Plot Keywords:

subway | islam | shanghai china | woman wears a thong bikini | aerial camera shot | 

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Genres:

Documentary | Music

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for some disturbing and sexual images

Did You Know?

Trivia

For several years the filmmakers attempted to secure permission to film in North Korea, but were ultimately denied access.

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Connections

References Pokémon Red Version (1996)

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Soundtracks

Kothbiro
Performed by Ayub Ogada
Written by Ayub Ogada and Mbarak Achieng
Published by Womad Music, Ltd
(Admin by EMI-Virgin Songs, Inc.) (BMI)
Courtesy of Real World Records

User Reviews

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.

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

USA Indonesia Singapore Thailand Kenya Denmark Brazil Jordan United Arab Emirates Saudi Arabia South Africa Italy Ghana Egypt China Japan Ethiopia South Korea Namibia

Language:

None

Release Date:

23 August 2012 (Germany)

Also Known As:

Samsara

Filming Locations:

Indonesia

Box Office

Budget:

$4,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$76,222, 26 August 2012

Gross USA:

$2,672,413

Cumulative Worldwide Gross:

$4,426,444

Company Credits

Production Co:

Bali Film Center, Bang Singapore, Bullet Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

102 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital (8 channels) Datasat Dolby Surround 7.1

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.39 : 1