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Home Shop Ron Fricke Newsletter Ron Fricke, the creator of Baraka, the Films cinematographer and editor on Godfrey Reggio's Koyaanisqatsi . Introduction He then devised, directed, edited and co-produced Baraka Chronos in 1985. Chronos showed the beginnings of Samsara Fricke's passion that was to become Baraka. Koyaanisqatsi In 1986 Fricke created the IMAX film Sacred Site. A Chronos 7 minute film of Halley's Comet over Ayers Rock , Koyaanisqatsi Australia. Powaqqatsi Baraka was released in 1992, a film that took 14 Naqoyqatsi months to film and a reported 5 years to devise. Microcosmos In December '98 he left Atlas films to concentrate on making IMAX films, Winged Migration a passion Fricke had long been cultivating. Dogora A description (thought to be written by Ron Fricke himself) Dogora Ata Whenua Atlantis Ron Fricke is a meticulous filmmaker who has mastered a wide range of skills. This versatility allows him to carefully sculpt his films during each Lucky People Centre phase of their development. He immerses himself completely in every International stage of production, wrestling with the broad philosophical concepts Anima Mundi that underlie his films, designing sophisticated equipment, framing each 1 Giant Leap shot as if it were a painting, editing and color timing the finished print. Genesis In his early work as director of photography, co-editor and co-writer for Winged Migration Fascinating Nature "Koyaanisqatsi", a renowned nonverbal art film, Fricke experimented Films in production with many previously obscure film techniques. He used time-lapse, slow motion and optical phase printing to present familiar images from a new Savage Eden perspective. "Koyaanisqatsi" won a 1983 Filex Audience Award. Independant films Indulging his passion for 70mm, and determined to make life affirming Short films & trailers films, Fricke proceeded to direct and co-produce "Chronos", an innovative, Aeon nonverbal, IMAX film that won the Grand prix du jury Award at the first Timescape Festival International Omnimax de Paris (1987). For "Chronos" Fricke Time after Time designed an IMAX compatible camera with the capacity to shoot motion Chronos controlled images, a revolutionary concept in the IMAX industry. Fricke Mujaan gained experience on several other IMAX films including "Sacred Site" Documentaries (1986) which he directed and photographed. Introduction "Baraka", Fricke's latest creation, is a nonverbal feature film March of the photographed in (65mm) 70mm in over 20 countries. It develops the Penguins themes of interconnection and transcendence, which Fricke began to The Blue Planet explore in "Chronos", ""Baraka" is a journey of rediscovery that plunges into nature, into history, into the human spirit and finally into the realm Powaqqatsi The Life of of the infinite". In order to capture the exquisite rotating star fields in Mammals the film's finale, Fricke designed and built a more flexible and complex Articles version of the (65mm) 70mm time-lapse camera he designed for "Chronos". Fricke directed, photographed, co-edited and co-wrote The Qatsi trilogy "Baraka" (1992). History of nonverbal films "Samsara" will be a visual quest that explores the cycle of birth, death and rebirth. "I feel that my work has evolved through "Koyaanisqatsi", People "Chronos" and "Baraka", says Fricke. "Both technically and philosophically Ron Fricke I am ready to delve even deeper into my favorite theme: humanity's Microcosmos Godfrey Reggio relationship to the eternal". Mark Magidson Films Philip Glass Koyaanisqatsi (Cinematographer and editor) Chronos (Director, cinematographer, editor and co-producer) Magazines Sacred Site (Director, cinematographer, editor, producer) Baraka (Director, cinematographer, co-editor and co-producer) National Geographic Samsara Naqoyqatsi

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Spirit of Baraka News Now FAQ Ron Fricke is currently working on a sequel to Baraka entitled Samsara. Forum Comments Screenings Write a review Please leave your own comment about this page Guestbook March of the Donate Superb cinematography. - Agathiyar from Malaysia, Multimedia University (Cyberjaya) - 12-Dec-2007 Penguins Contact I think Ron Fricke is a genius. We had this documentary screening in our Contribute class few weeks a go and this non verbal film is mind blowing. Really About fantastic! Being an actor my self, I could not imagine how srtessful and offort it would been to make a masterpiece such as this. Hats off!! Links Site Map The Baraka Experience - Ajai Narendran from Amrita University, India - Blog 11-Dec-2007 Watching Baraka was an initiation into exploring ones roots while becoming an integral part of a pattern that connects. True to the name , The Blue Planet Baraka will remain a 'Blessing' bestowed on all those who long to discover / add more meaning to their existence. I fervently wish and hope that Ron Fricke will some day produce such a masterpiece on India as well exploring this unique land's rich cultural diversity and spiritual legacy...and then i am sure the term 'unique' will assuming a new meaning pointing to 'shared legacy' latent in every tradition.

an comment from india - Charles from India - 01-Nov-2007 Excellent Film, a life journery with eyes of camera... I watched it three 1 Giant Leap time and will watch more.... definitely it is an master of creativity....

Thought-provoking... - Rebekah from Australia - 24-Sep-2007 We had to watch Baraka and analyse for a assessment piece, and I actually enjoyed it, so many things can be made of it, implied, and everyone has a different perspective. All in all, it's probably the best made movie-documentary I have seen, or ever will see.

Masterpiece.. - blue from paris and montreal - 26-Jul-2007 What the Bleep Do This is the only movie i've ever went to see about 9 or 10 times (!!!) in We Know!? the theater when it came out. The ticket lady was almost "oh no, not him again" :-) Too bad we have to wait more than 10 years to get to see a new masterpiece from Ron.

Baraka - Mark from Toronto - 13-Jun-2007 This is by far the most inspiring, thought provoking, and life altering movie i have ever seen. No movie captures "the bigger picture" in life as well as this one. Thank you Ron Fricke for all the thoughts and feelings you've given us in what I consider the most important piece of art ever created in our time.

Baraka - Jules from London - 14-Mar-2007 Baraka has been nestled in my film collection (first as a video, then as a DVD) for nearly 10 years now and in terms of an inspiring spectacle there's still nothing to rival it. If Samsara is even half as good then I'll enjoy it. Looking forward to it.

baraka - tina from Georgia - 12-Mar-2007 baraka is a great film. when I watched baraka the first time and was listening wonderful music, suddenly i discover that georgian song is including also. i am from georgia and when i heard song in my native language, i was really happy. the whole film is wonderfull. thank you very much. i wish to have all nonverbal films. tina from tbilisi,georgia.12.03.2007

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The Early Days - L. Hamilton from Weatherford,OK - 09-Mar-2007 I met Ron thru my art teacher in high school (R. Roadruck). Ron was still in Southwestern College and shooting a film that needed a motorcycle, I just happened to have one. Ron sat filming from a boom he made from lumber and a rock counterweight, Roadruck operated the boom and I rode the bike wearing nothing but boots, sunglasses and a wool cap. Went to see the finished product and it was unbelievable. I to, like EA Monroe wonder if it still exists, I would sure like to see it again. This all happened in 1969. Fricke and Roadruck so inspred me in art that I have made it my life, I have been doing metal sculpture for a living since 1974. Thanks Ron!

Thank You - Shea from Memphis, tn - 02-Dec-2006 There are only so many things that can stir us so perfectly. Your efforts and films do this and for that I am eternally grateful.

Unbelievable - Haroon Sheikh from Pakistan - 29-Sep-2006 I cant even begin to describe my feelings after i saw the movie. Its something so simple, yet, it just leaves u breathless, unable to move, physically and mentally for long time. To pour in so much emotional content into a movie without any dialouges and modern digital grafix is absolutly superb.The music is just as fantatic as the movie. All praises to Mr Ron. I am a huge fan and will be posting my comments from time to time as i believe i have so much more to say. Best wishes for the next one!

Speachless.. - Ciro from Miami, FL. - 18-Sep-2006 Just finished watching Baraka. It really touched my inner being, my soul. Thank you for taking me places I would other wise never have seen. I am so glad I was able to have my HD system to really enjoy every detail. Really made me think of every thing. How lucky we are...Or are we really? Great job Mr. Fricke.(What Cinematogrophy..Wow!!) When do you think "Samsara" will be released?

Your nwst fan. Ciro

Ron Fricke, The Early Days - EA Monroe from Norman, OK - 08-Sep-2006 I went to school with Ron at Southwestern State in Weatherford, OK. I remember the artistry of his student films. He was always the innovator, the artist and everyone loved being a part of his films and couldn't wait to see his next masterpiece. He probably doesn't remember a fledging art student running around the art building though. It's been interesting watching his career from student film maker to professional. I wonder if he still has his student films?

Bumped into him in Egypt - brarob from San Francisco - 02-Jun-2006 I actually bumped into Mr. Fricke and his film crew in 1992 when they were filming in Egypt. There's no one else who has ever come close to capturing the true essence of some of the locations he filmed in. He's fantastic.

what words cannot - anna blash from miami - 26-May-2006 I have never felt so alive, bakara.

namaste:) - A from Moldova - 09-May-2006 I could never imagine anyone can go on living after creating something so beautiful, so true and so ... huge ("Baraka"), this looks like a fulfilled lifetime mission already! Now I can't wait to become acquainted with "Samsara" and really hope it will be out soon.

Namaste, Sir Ron:)

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Baraka - Mr. Lee Fisher from Pennslyvania USA - 14-Apr-2006 Thanks great

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