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Cinematics

When in high school we were shown the movies Baraka and Samsara. These movies were extremely moving and I appreciated that they were both shot completely on film.  There is no narrative so the experience is completly dependent on visual and audio components.  I really like the integration of filming natural places, the human experience, and technological advancments. I also think that the films cover a lot of interesting social and environmental issues.

Baraka Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSfFHxyYJJA

Samsara Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HCkEILshUyU

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