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Baraka (1992)

A world beyond words.

Documentary

A paralysingly beautiful documentary with a global vision—an odyssey through landscape and time—that attempts to capture the essence of life.

Release Date
September 15, 1992
Runtime
1h 37m
Rating
8.2/10 (686 votes)

Director: Ron Fricke

Cast: Patrick Disanto

Production: Magidson Films
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Budget
$4M

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CRCulver - 10/10

BARAKA is a 1993 film, shot by Ron Fricke in some 24 countries, that is a sort of documentary on three universal themes: 1) the grandeur of the natural world, from the peaks of Everest to low deserts, 2) the oneness of the human race illustrated by juxtaposing almost identical shots from vastly separated cultures, and 3) the desire for a connection with something transcendent. Shot in 70mm film, w...

June 5, 2018

Baraka

Baraka

A world beyond words.

A world beyond words.

8.2
97 min

A paralysingly beautiful documentary with a global vision—an odyssey through landscape and time—that attempts to capture the essence of life.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date9/15/1992
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Baraka about?

A paralysingly beautiful documentary with a global vision—an odyssey through landscape and time—that attempts to capture the essence of life.

How long is Baraka?

1h 37m

When was Baraka released?

September 15, 1992

Who directed Baraka?

Ron Fricke

Who stars in Baraka?

Patrick Disanto

What genre is Baraka?

Documentary

Is Baraka available to stream?

Yes, on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads