06-12-2013, 06:51 AM
wow wow wow.
what an AMAZING FILM.
I had been resistant to this film until now. I tried watching it when it was first released (and there was a lot of hype and buzz) and again, also, a few years later. Both times I didn't get more than 5 minutes into it ... it just didn't 'vibe' with me at the time.
but something about the film called me to it tonight ... and so I just watched it now. And what an EXPERIENCE.
if I had to pick a theme, along with the OP's thoughts, I would say that it was 'Light'. Light suffuses this film; the light of the stars, the light of lamps (both modern and antiquated), the light of the soul, the light of seeking, the light of candles, the light of 'god' and unity and 'knowing'. This bubble of light seeking the stars ... travelling ever upwards.
SPOILERS BELOW
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it truly is. The image of the buddha in the lotus pose is the binding image of the last 15 minutes.
the music is also a repeating drone; like an AUM underpinning emotional and climatic self understandings.
this movie is like a mystical experience. Of the human soul coming to terms with death, loss, and doubts about the loss of love.
maybe I wasn't ready to fully apprreciate this film until this moment in my experience; it definitely came a-knocking, and I answered the call.
WOW. that is all I can say
what an AMAZING FILM.
I had been resistant to this film until now. I tried watching it when it was first released (and there was a lot of hype and buzz) and again, also, a few years later. Both times I didn't get more than 5 minutes into it ... it just didn't 'vibe' with me at the time.
but something about the film called me to it tonight ... and so I just watched it now. And what an EXPERIENCE.
if I had to pick a theme, along with the OP's thoughts, I would say that it was 'Light'. Light suffuses this film; the light of the stars, the light of lamps (both modern and antiquated), the light of the soul, the light of seeking, the light of candles, the light of 'god' and unity and 'knowing'. This bubble of light seeking the stars ... travelling ever upwards.
SPOILERS BELOW
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(01-02-2010, 02:09 PM)ayadew Wrote: I find it incredible that a movie like this has been made with so high production value. It is truly a miracle of the new age, of spirituality being accepted and integrated into our world. P
it truly is. The image of the buddha in the lotus pose is the binding image of the last 15 minutes.
the music is also a repeating drone; like an AUM underpinning emotional and climatic self understandings.
this movie is like a mystical experience. Of the human soul coming to terms with death, loss, and doubts about the loss of love.
maybe I wasn't ready to fully apprreciate this film until this moment in my experience; it definitely came a-knocking, and I answered the call.
WOW. that is all I can say