Review of Baraka (1992) by Michael W — 05 Jan 2008

Absolutely amazing!... similar in presentation to Microcosmos.

This review of Baraka (1992) was written by Michael W on 05 Jan 2008.

Baraka has generally received very positive reviews.

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By José M (1,677) on 11 Apr 2013

Ron Fricke's Baraka is the most visually breathtaking documentary film I've ever seen, and works like a non conventionally structured poem…

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By Matt Glasby (349) for Total Film (3,532) on 04 Dec 2012

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By William T (472) on 08 Nov 2013

How does a movie with no words or characters have such a huge impact? I still don't really know but Baraka had that impact on me…

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