Samsara - The Eternal Cycle of Existence
SAMSARA - THE ETERNAL CYCLE OF EXISTENCE
(non-narrative documentary film)
color, American, wordless documentary, 102’, 2011
directed by Ron Fricke
***Not recommended for children under 12.***
Samsara is the work of Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, the award-winning creators of *Faces of the World: Baraka* and *Chronos*. Their film offers a completely new visual and musical experience; it is a work of art that stands out as exceptionally unique in the cinema lineup.
“Samsara” is a Sanskrit word that refers to a deeper understanding of the ever-changing phenomena within the eternal cycle of life. This concept also serves as the film’s starting point: Fricke and Magidson explore the elusive yet tangible connection that, according to Eastern religions, spans our lives and rebirths.
The crew filmed for five years across 24 countries on five continents. The stunning footage was captured on 70mm film; in fact, this is what makes the breathtaking visual experience possible, with sacred lands, disaster-stricken areas, industrial complexes, and natural wonders serving as its foundation. Like *The Face of the Worlds: Baraka*, this work—which lacks narration and descriptive text and is experienced entirely by the viewer without any external commentary—is by no means a traditional documentary. Its inspirational power is immense: the breathtaking images and transcendent music come together as a complete whole, blending the world of the past with the present.
*Samsara* is a journey of discovery, a spiritual journey: it soars from painful depths toward wonders, illuminating the points of connection between humanity and nature...
Schedule
SCREENING TIME:
Monday, August 24, 4:00 p.m.
Ticket price: 2,500 Ft
Tickets are not assigned to specific seats; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. Doors open approximately 5 minutes before the screening.
TICKETS AVAILABLE:
1) On-site on weekdays from 3:00 PM to 9:00 PM,
and on weekends from 1:00 PM to 9:00 PM.
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