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Samsara

(2012)

Rated PG-13 for some disturbing and sexual images.

PG-13 In Theaters 08/31/2012 , 99min.
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Plot & Details

Samsara is a Sanskrit word that means "the ever turning wheel of life" and is the point of departure for the filmmakers as they search for the elusive current of interconnection that runs through our lives.

Filmed over a four-year period in twenty-five countries on five continents, Samsara transports us via stunning 70mm cinematography to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders. By dispensing with dialogue and descriptive text, Samsara subverts our expectations of a traditional documentary. It encourages our own interpretations, inspired by breathtaking images and transcendent music that infuses the ancient with the modern. Samsara explores the wonders of our world, from the mundane to the miraculous, looking into the unfathomable reaches of man's spirituality and the human experience, and illuminating the links between humanity and the rest of nature.
  • MPAA Rating: PG-13
  • Genre(s): Documentary,Special Interest
  • Run Time: 99min.
  • Theatrical Release Date: 08/31/2012
  • DVD Release Date: 01/08/2013
  • Distributor(s): Oscilloscope Laboratories
  • Director(s): Ron Fricke
  • Tone: Affectionate
  • Keywords: humanity,individuality,society
  • Country of Origin: USA - Limited (08-24-2012)
  • Language: English

Awards

Toronto International Film Festival

Year Award CategoryCast & Crew Result
2011 Toronto International Film Festival Film Presented Nominated
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