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Samsara (2011)

8.1/10 ยท 705 votes 1h 42m pg-13 Documentary

#7 of 249 films from 2011 #7 of 80 in documentary

Directed by Ron Fricke ยท Written by Ron Fricke, Mark Magidson

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Overview

Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.

Cast

Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwias Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
Puti Sri Candra Dewias Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
Putu Dinda Pratikaas Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
Marcos Lunaas Tattoo Daddy: USA
Hiroshi Ishiguroas Professor and Robot Clone: Japan
Olivier De Sagazanas Man At Desk: France
Ladyboys of Cascade Baras Dancers: Thailand
Kikumaruas Geisha: Japan
Crisanto Neireas Lead Singer: Cebu Provincial Detenton Center, Philippines
Robert Henlineas US Army Veteran: USA (as Staff Sergeant Robert Henline)
Tai Lihuaas Lead Dancer: 1000 Habds Goddess Dance, China
Collin Alfredo St. Dicas Self - Cyclist

Facts

Release dateSeptember 16, 2011
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) โ€” about the same as the 2011 average of 103 min
GenresDocumentary
LanguageEN
Budget$4,000,000
Box office$2,639,616 (0.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0770802

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Questions

How long is Samsara?
Samsara runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is Samsara worth watching?
TMDB users give it 8.1/10 across 705 votes, which places it #7 of 249 films released in 2011 in this index (top 98%) and #7 among 80 documentary titles.
Who directed Samsara?
Samsara was directed by Ron Fricke. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Baraka (1992).
Who stars in Samsara?
Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi as Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia; Puti Sri Candra Dewi as Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia; Putu Dinda Pratika as Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia; Marcos Luna as Tattoo Daddy: USA; Hiroshi Ishiguro as Professor and Robot Clone: Japan; Olivier De Sagazan as Man At Desk: France.
What is Samsara rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Samsara?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/310913.

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