Director: Ron Fricke (known for Baraka and his cinematography on Koyaanisqatsi). Genre: Documentary / Experimental.
Volcanic eruptions at Kilauea and the shifting sands of the Namib Desert. Industrial/Urban Life: Samsara.2011.1080p.BluRay.x264-GECKOS -PublicHD-
Before dissecting the release, we must understand the film itself. Samsara is the long-awaited follow-up to Baraka (1992). Shot over five years in 25 countries, it is a non-narrative documentary filmed entirely on 70mm胶片. The title is a Sanskrit word meaning "the ever-turning wheel of life," a central concept in Buddhism and Hinduism denoting the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth. Director: Ron Fricke (known for Baraka and his
The title "Samsara" refers to the concept in Buddhist philosophy that describes the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth that all living beings are subject to. It's a fundamental idea in Eastern spirituality, and the film uses it as a framework to explore the human experience. Industrial/Urban Life: What is "Samsara"