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Baraka
8.7
/10
3,387 Ratings

Synopsis

Made up of images of extraordinary moments from around the world, this film covers the variety of life on earth from daily religious observances, through to the extreme contrasts of the sublimely beautiful alongside images of the very grim, speaking about living on our complex planet today.

Our take

The images populating this philosophical yet dialogue-free documentary provide an arresting snapshot of humanity, from nature’s majesty and the intricacies of religious rites to the colossal scale of mass production and poverty. Baraka is a dizzyingly epic cinematic expedition across the globe.