July 12, 2004
Baraka
Although this movie has been around for over 10 years, it's still incredibly interesting and beautiful to watch. We made it to the Egyptian theatre in the fastest drive to LA we've ever done, and had the good fortune to see a screening of Baraka while the director was there, and he did a Q&A after the movie.
Basically, Baraka (means "blessing") is a nonverbal movie, full of images of nature, people, places, rituals, etc. There are images of so many places - they were in a large number of countries and cities - tons of places I've never seen.
It's breathtaking and the music is absolutely beautiful. Baraka is unique in that a movie can make you think about so many things without a single word of dialogue. It's still at the Egyptian Theatre if you want to check it out. If not, you can always rent it!
But seeing it in 70MM is amazing (especially when you get there late and sit in the 2nd row). Highly recommended!
Posted by wendytime at July 12, 2004 08:40 AM | TrackBackaww.... the picture of baraka on your blog PALE in comparision. yuck. i wanna see it again!!
although i think they bring it to the egyptian every year. seem to remember them talking bout it last year when i went to see Naqoyqatsi