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Baraka

Synopsis
Scenes of nature are followed by scenes of religious celebrations, human life and work, death in war and funeral rituals. Filmed in 24 countries including Tanzania, China, Brazil, Japan, Kuwait, Cambodia, Iran and Nepal. No dialogue. DVD Extras: Making-of featurette; crew interviews; Behind the scenes clips; Original theatrical trailer.
The 2008 edition has been re-mastered in high definition for release in Standard DVD and Blu-ray - this edition includes a 75 minute documentary, BARAKA: A CLOSER LOOK.
Language
English
Country
United States
Year of production
1992
Notes
Also available combined on one DVD with CHRONOS (ref 2NDVD3127) price £29.99 (2007)
Subjects
Anthropology
Keywords
social life and customs

Credits

Director
Ron Fricke
Producer
Mark Magidson
Writer
Bob Green; Mark Magidson; Ron Fricke
Contributor
Michael Stearns; Ron Fricke

Distribution Formats

Type
DVD
Format
Region 2 PAL
Price
£19.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
93 minutes
Year
2008

Type
VHS
Format
PAL
Price
£15.99
Availability
Sale
Duration/Size
93 minutes
Year
2007

Production Company

Name

Mayfair Entertainment

Distributor

 

Available from retail outlets

Name

Second Sight Films Ltd

Email
info@secondsightfilms.co.uk
Web
http://www.secondsightfilms.co.uk External site opens in new window
Phone
020 8977 0553
Fax
020 8977 1470
Address
16 Connaught Road
Teddington
London
TW11 0PS
Notes
A UK DVD distributor of celebrated classics and cult cinema from around the world, as well as some television titles. Sale via retail outlets.

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