Review of ¡Vivan las Antipodas! (2011) by Irene C — 24 May 2013

Saw this at the 2012 international film festival. Simply beautiful.

This review of ¡Vivan las Antipodas! (2011) was written by Irene C on 24 May 2013.

¡Vivan las Antipodas! has generally received mixed reviews.

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We are one' may have seemed like a twee message in the hands of a lesser artist, but Kossakovsky handles it with grace and intelligence…

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By Maria B (210) on 09 Jun 2012

Captivating story about the beauty of the world, people and animals. Wonderful shots and accompanying music. Minus one star for the length…

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Unlike, say, similar globetrotting, image-led works like Koyaanisqatsi or Baraka, Kossakovsky's film is never preachy, allowing the visuals…

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By Christopher Long (186) for Movie Metropolis (1,779) on 10 Jul 2013

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The director is a bit behind the times; check Smithsonian channel for more current and engaging approaches to similar material…

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