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Hey guys and gals, I came across this amazing movie called Baraka(not political) on Google video (free to download in mp4 format)and I can't get enough or say enough about it. I've only watched it on my computer but I'm definitely going to rent it. It's the most beautiful and visually stunning movie I've ever watched and there's no dialogue whatsoever, just music in the background. I very much doubt that too many have heard of this movie so I thought I would mention it because it's not to be passed up and I know the audio would shine on our Axioms. Check it out, I guarantee you won't regret it.

Cheers

It comes out on Blu-ray Oct. 28, I've put in my Netflix Queue.

Added it to my Netflix queue as well. Thanks Cam! Love trying new things.

The best possible release date because it's my birthday

It's a great film. I saw it on cable(INHD) a couple years ago. Stunning visuals and sound.

There's another film called Chronos that was made by the same director. It is shot using time-lapse cinematography. I encourage you to check it out as well.

Thanks Michael!! I've added it to my ziplist!

Thanks, I'll add it to my que.

Baraka was/is my first DVD. I still feel 'attached' to it. It was actually a freebie inside the box of the first DVD player (a JVC of some sort) that I purchased, back in '96 or so. Talk about a company actually including a useful freebie.

I've watched it all the way through two or three times, but individual parts dozens of times as I still use it as demo material. I've shown it to many friends and family members. A long time ago, many of them didn't yet have a DVD player. I'm pretty sure that DVD was responsible for at least a half dozen DVD players being purchased (back in the day).

Absolutely fascinating film. Incredible DVD. I'm sure the Blu-Ray version will be even more awe-inspiring. Never mind the extremely thought-provoking subject manner, but the stunning visuals and amazing sound absolutely blew my mind. The first time I watched it, I vividly remember saying out loud, "holy $#%@. This is why DVD was created." Parts of it still give me the chills and can bring a tear to my eye (the aircraft graveyard, the oil wells, etc).

I own Kronos too. It is excellent as well, but I feel it lacks the raw emotional impact that Baraka has. Baraka has a point, Kronos is mostly just eye candy (IMHO).

If you want to see other interesting films like Baraka, check out Koyaanisqatsi, Powaqqatsi, and Naqoyqatsi. Koya and Powa are pretty good too, Nago - less so. Koya and Powa are done by the same cinematographer as Baraka. They are a bit 'weirder' than Bakara, but the same sort of film.

Your statements and feelings regarding Baraka are shared wholeheartedly. I just watched Koyaanisqatsi and although it's a great film, Baraka has set the bar IMO. Thanks for the other suggestions, I will definitely check them out.

In my Blockbuster queue. Thanks for the tip.