Review of Samsara (2011) by Jason W — 18 Oct 2012
This was one of the most beautiful and disturbing movies I've seen in quite some time. The cinematography is lavish and expertly rendered. The subjects are amongst the most visually interesting people and places on Earth.
The music is very compelling and adds much to the visual images. The disturbing aspect arises from the questions that the film seems to put to the viewer (there is no dialogue in this film, so they are implied questions).
What is the true nature of man? Is he a miracle-worker or a madman? A saint or a sinner? An angel or a monster? And despite his success at proliferating across this world, does his nature contain the seeds of his own destruction, seeds that are already sprouting? These are not new questions, of course.
And the film offers no answers, leaving that challenge to the viewer. This is a very powerful piece of work.
This review of Samsara (2011) was written by Jason W on 18 Oct 2012.
Samsara has generally received very positive reviews.
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