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Baraka (1992)
From Amazon:
The word Baraka means "blessing" in several languages; watching this film, the viewer is blessed with a dazzling barrage of images that transcend language. Filmed in 24 countries and set to an ever-changing global soundtrack, the movie draws some surprising connections between various peoples and the spaces they inhabit, whether that space is a lonely mountaintop or a crowded cigarette factory. Some of these attempts at connection are more successful than others: for instance, an early sequence segues between the daily devotions of Tibetan monks, Orthodox Jews, and whirling dervishes, finding more similarity among these rituals...
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| Written By: |  | Constantine Nicholas | | Genevieve Nicholas |
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There is no dialog in this film. It is strictly music, chanting, and a visual display of the many landscapes, people, and creatures that inhabit our planet.
There is no message. It is not a film about the environment. It does not display the oneness of the people of Earth. We are not a melting pot, we are a salad bowl,...
(complete Baraka review by Movie Addict)
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