Baraka / a Mark Magidson production ; directed and photographed by Ron Fricke ; produced by Mark Magidson ; restoration producer, Christopher M. Reyna ; original treatment written by Genevieve Nicholas, Constantine Nicholas, Ron Fricke ; concept and scenario, Ron Fricke, Mark Magidson, Bob Green.
| Format | Video (DVD) |
| Publication Info | Orland Park, Ill. : MPI Home Video [distributor], ©2008. |
| Description | 1 videodisc (98 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
| Subjects |
| Other author/creator | Fricke, Ron director. |
| Other author/creator | Magidson, Mark, production personnel. |
| Other author/creator | Nicholas, Genevieve, screenwriter. |
| Other author/creator | Nicholas, Constantine, 1961- screenwriter. |
| Other author/creator | Stearns, Michael composer. |
| Other author/creator | Aubrey, David E. film editor. |
| Other author/creator | Green, Bob. |
| Other author/creator | Magidson Films. |
| Other author/creator | MPI Home Video (Firm) |
| Other author/creator | Funhouse Entertainment (Firm) |
| Variant title | Subtitle on container : A: World beyond words |
| Contents | Bonus features: Baraka, a closer look (Produced by Funhouse Entertainment on behalf of MPI Media Group ; 2008 ; 76 min.) -- Restoration (Produced by Funhouse Entertainment ; 2008 ; 7 min.). |
| Abstract | Baraka is a Sufi word that translates to 'the thread that weaves life together.' Filmed in 24 countries on six continents, this film is a transcendent global tour that explores the sights and sounds of the human condition, viewed through man and nature's own prisms of symmetry, savagery, chaos and harmony. |
| General note | Originally produced in 1992 by Magidson Films Inc. |
| General note | "First of its kind 8K scan from fully restored 70mm film."--Container. |
| Credits | Editors, Ron Fricke, Mark Magidson, David E. Aubrey ; musical director and original music composed by Michael Stearns. |
| Spec. audience char. | Not rated. |
| Technical details | Blu-ray disc; widescreen 16:9 (original theatrical widescreen aspect ratio 2.21:1) ; Region A ; Dolby digital 5.1 or 5.1 DTS HD Master audio 96k/24bits. |
| Technical details | Requires Blu-ray disc player or compatible disc drive ; this disc will not play in a standard DVD player. |
| Technical details | This blu-ray disc will not play in standard DVD players. |
| Language | Film contains no dialogue. |
| ISBN | 0788609092 |
| ISBN | 9780788609091 |
| UPC | 030306180090 |
| Publisher number | BD1800 MPI Home Video |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Compact DVDs | GF50.B223 2008 BLU-RAY | ✔ Available | Place Hold |