Spirit of Baraka

Showings

The American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood, California, USA is showing Baraka on 9th June 2010 at 19:30.  It is a 70mm showing.

http://www.americancinematheque.com/archive1999/2010/Egyptian/Widescreen...

Samsara

Principal shooting is complete.  The Samsara production team suggest Samsara will be ready in 2011.

Baraka

Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson attended a showing of Baraka at the Aero Theatre in Santa Monica, California recently.  You can see pictures and read more here:

http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/pictures-from-the-70mm-baraka-showing-apri...

60 Second FilmsRead more >>>

www.SpiritOfBaraka.com has a new website!
The website has the same features, but a nice new design, which was well overdue.  I hope you like it.

Laya Project
Laya Project is a non-verbal film dedicated to the survivors of the 26th December 2004 Asian tsunami.  Laya Project is a musical and visual journey through coastal and surrounding villages in the path of the December 2004 tsunami in Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, India, Myanmar and Maldives.
It's a beautiful film and I highly recommend watching.
www.spiritofbaraka.com/laya-project

Samsara
I heard that the final stage of major shooting for Samsara had started, in Europe. 

Independent Films
A number of great, short, independent films have been added to the site
www.spiritofbaraka.com/independent-filmsRead more >>>

Baraka Blu Ray
Baraka is now available on Blu Ray.  Finally a technology exists that allows Baraka to be seen in its full glory.  This is a wonderful transfer, and the new disc contains lots of great extras.
http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/baraka.aspx

National Geographic Magazine
The National Geographic Magazine, instrumental to all of the films covered on the website, is offering 76% savings over the cover price.  Just $19 / £25 for a whole years subscription, delivered to your door, before it hits the news stands.  A subscription makes a great gift for the approaching holiday season.
http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/national-geographic-magazine.aspx

Samsara
I recently heard from Mark Magidson, who tells me that the team are in Asia filming sections of Samsara.

Best wishes
Darren
www.spiritofbaraka.com

Baraka

Baraka will be released on Blu-Ray on 28th October 2008.  The disc offers the high quality transfer that Baraka deserves. Special features include over 80 minutes of all new bonus features.  You can pre-order your copy from Amazon using the link at the top of the Baraka page.

www.spiritofbaraka.com/baraka.aspx

Samsara

Mark Magidson has kindly sent an image from shooting on location in Africa.  Mark is hoping to send more images when he can.

http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/news-story.aspx?newsid=33

Screenings

Baraka is being shown at Paramount Theatre in Austin, TX, USA on 22, 23 and 24th August 2008.

Highway World is being shown at Globians Film Festival, Berlin, Germany in August and September.

http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/showings.aspx

Best wishes

Darren

www.spiritofbaraka.com

Spirit of Baraka newsletter – September 2007

Ata Whenua, a film from New Zealand has it's own web page. This is a film with stunning images from the Fiordland region of New Zealand.
http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/ata-whenua-shadowlands

Joe Taylor's Dead Lonesome, and Steve Thomson's Ports of Auckland have been added to the independent films page.
http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/independent-films

There is a version of Timescape that can be downloaded to your computer. See the link at the bottom of the Timescape page. Thanks to Nicholas for the link.
http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/timescape

Best wishes
Darren
www.spiritofbaraka.com

Spirit of Baraka newsletter – June 2007

Samsara
Mark Magidson has officially confirmed that shooting of Samsara has started. Read the official press releases. http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/samsara-official-press-releases

Baraka
An upgraded edition, in both regular and high-definition, is on the way from MPI Home Video by year's end.

Short films
I have added a section for short films and trailers. Kyle Hopkin's film '360' is the first to be listed.
http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/independent-filmsRead more >>>

Spirit of Baraka newsletter – April 2007

News
Ron Fricke has been seen shooting footage in New Orleans. Let us hope that this is for Samsara.

Films
Chronos is available in a HD DVD version
http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000E5KUJ2/ref=nosim/spiritofbarak-20/

Screenings
USA – 4 April 2007 – American Cinematheque at the Egyptian Theatre, Hollywood
http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/showings

Best wishes
Darren
www.spiritofbaraka.com

Films
Aeon is a short non-commercial film created by Richard Sidey. It shows Wellington in New Zealand over the course of a day. The film was created entirely by Richard and is an excellent short film.
http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/aeon

Screenings
UK – 16 March 2006 – Tremough Campus, University College Falmouth, Cornwall
AU - 12 April 2006 - (70mm) Astor Theatre, St.Kilda, Melbourne

I am trying to locate a DVD quality version of Lucky People Centre International. If anyone can help please let me know.

Best wishes
Darren
www.spiritofbaraka.com

Welcome to the February 2006 newsletter. 

The web site has a new design which I hope you all like.

News
Savage Eden – a new film, in early stages, involving Ron Fricke and
Godfrey Reggio, as well as others who have worked in the nonverbal genre. 
Not much detail available at present, but I’ll keep you informed.
http://www.savageedenthemovie.com/

www.filmshooting.com ran a project whereby people all over the world recorded
super-8 time-lapse footage on the same day. The footage was edited together and
the film is available to download.
http://www.filmshooting.com/participate/projects/pulseoflife.php
Thanks to cementimental for the information.Read more >>>

This is the first newsletter we have sent in a while. There have been many
updates to the web site recently, including the addition of several new films.

Dogora is a new film that shows the people of Cambodia . It is beautifully
shot, and comparable in many ways to Baraka and Koyaanisqatsi. I highly
recommend it. It is currently only available from France , but is worth making
the effort to get. You can view images from Dogora and find links to buy Dogora
on the web site using the link below.
http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/dogora

Winged Migration is set for a DVD re-release in the US and Canada . There is no
obvious change to the previous release, other than a new cover and a cheaper
price!

http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/winged-migration
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Welcome to the second Spirit of Baraka newsletter.
It is a brief newsletter letting you know of film showings, DVD releases and
some changes to the web site.

Releases
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Naqoyqatsi is now available on DVD. The soundtrack is also available.
www.spiritofbaraka.com/shop

New films
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Images from Winged Migration (known as Le Peuple Migrateur in France) have been
added to the site.
From the same team as Microcosmos, this is a stunning film showing the beauty
of birds, with some excellent general footage.
It will be release on DVD and VHS on 18th November.
Check the DVD/VHS page to pre-order : www.spiritofbaraka.com/shopRead more >>>

Dear Member

This is the first www.SpiritofBaraka.com newsletter.
It is a brief newsletter letting you know of film showings and some changes to the web site.

Showings
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Baraka is being shown at the AFI Silver Theatre & Cultural Center, Maryland, Washington DC in the US from 12th September to 17th September. Thanks to Brian Nash for letting me know.
http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/showings

Changes
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I have a long list of changes to make to the site, but finding the time is not always easy.
I have extracted 147 images from Chronos which you can view
http://www.spiritofbaraka.com/chronos
I intend to extract images from all the films so people can get an idea of the content of the films.
I have several other films to add to the site.
The next phase of changes will be completed soon.

Best wishes

Darren
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