Product ReviewsBaraka (DVD, 2001, Special Collectors Edition)

Beautiful!

I had heard a lot about Baraka before I purchased it an even watched clips from it on youtube. It is quite a ride. The only reason I did not give it five stars is because some of the tribal scenes with the children had content which was filmed in a way that I found creepy and distasteful.

Baraka is more than just what you see and hear. You have to view it for yourself to truly understand. Baraka, without words or opinions, shows the connections between all different kinds of people from all over the world. It shows how things like religion, gender, influence, and lifestyle ultimately mean nothing and how your station does not need to define you. It shows how different geological and elemental forces move in the same ways all over the planet, how the clouds in the sky move so much like the white foam of the seas. Baraka will both entertain you and move you. It is so easy to get caught up in your own life, in your own trivialities. But life is a blessing -- the very meaning of the word 'Baraka' -- and this film is here to remind you. See it for yourself!Read full review...

Not a lot of frills as far as DVD mastering, but still a treasure.

The film itself looks great, especially now on these big, modern televisions. This is the third format in which I've owned this. Laser disc long ago, then VHS that I loaned and never got back. A treasure of beauty of the complexity of this world. Something I want to share with everyone who wonders about existence and existential questions.Read full review...

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A sublime ride.

Sublime photography. Many of the ancient temples were shown in the most engaging way I can imagine, and the moody soundtrack fit the images perfectly.

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A film to move you

What an excellent film. It shows just how beautiful and majestic our planet can be, and how perilous the civilized culture has been on it. What a great way to remind us of the impact we are having on our home. This film will move you in ways you never thought a film could...it might even bring a tear or two to your eye. I have shown this film to my 7-year-old daughter in order to plant a seed of understanding about other cultures, and environmental wonder. Mother Nature is a powerful and magical force. My bet would be to not reckon with her!Read full review...

A unique movie worth seeing.

A really interesting movie with some unforgettable scenes.

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An absolutely amazing film!

This film shows different scenes of the world and its people. Beautiful cinemotagraphy, amazing time-lapse photography with panning camera moves and a deep exploration into some of the most interesting cultures on earth make this a staple of any fan of film. The film reveals some of the film maker's opinions on the human condition in general, but they are very muted; you still take away whatever you choose to take away from this film. The Special Edition transfer is crisp, bright and colorful! Highly recommended.Read full review...

great films in great condition....

great.....got them both and they were perfect....I have seen the film before and will be sharing it with friends...
We have inherited a beautiful planet and are killing it....we have little regard for other people, the environment and other species. I will use it when educating people about the most powerful positive choice you can make: Vegan...for the people, the planet and the animals.Read full review...

Wonderful documentary

Great purchase

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best DVD ever!!

The pictures are outstanding, everything is so beautifully made. It shows us the different cultures on our planet without words, just the perfect images and perfect pictures. This is a DVD that you can watch over and over and over. So far, the best cultural documentary I have ever seen. I would highly recommend it. Everytime we have shown it to friends, they were blown away.Read full review...

Amazing

This is an amazing documentary that captures the essense of life in breath-taking shots from around the world. It will make you laugh, cry, smile, and gasp because of the power depicted in each clip. Words do not describe the power Baraka has at truly showing the beauty and amazement of this Earth we call home, and the effect of human kind upon it.Read full review...