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Nanook of the North 1922
Nanook of the North at a quick glance is a documentary of antiquity profiling an Inuit family. This film, however, is so much more; not only does it stand on its own as a piece of history but under a modern lens it holds an abundance of meaning. Originally, this film was Robert J. Flaherty's love letter to the Inuit people he befriended during his exploration and research. The film became well known after its 1922 release as it served…
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Samsara 2011
This review may contain spoilers. I can handle the truth.
An incredible experience. One hour and forty minutes devoid of a single English word; the only speaking at all was vocals of the music, all of which resonated an eerie hypnotic feeling akin to the whole of the film. The lack of narration benefits the message as some of the most powerful images are a few seconds of film, and as a result, allow for a large range of political topics to be brought up. A moment that highlights this…
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