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Chronos
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 9781587270963
Format: Color, DVD-Video, NTSC
ISBN: 158727096X
Label: Allumination
Languages: English (Original Language),
Manufacturer: Allumination
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Allumination
Region Code: 1
Release Date: December 12, 2000
Running Time: 40 minutes
Studio: Allumination
Theatrical Release Date: 1985
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Editorial Review:
Taking the familiar conventions of time-lapse cinematography to a transcendent level of artistic achievement, filmmaker Ron Fricke circled the globe to make Chronos, a stunning 70-millimeter time-lapse tour of natural and man-made wonders. The entire film has the enhanced, hyper-realistic quality of a laser-etched photograph, and by using special cameras and motion-control photographic techniques, Fricke and his technically expert crew were able to create mesmerizing images guaranteed to spark any viewer's sense of awe and wonder. Accompanied by the hypnotic music of Michael Stearns, this visual journey takes the viewer on a tour of over 50 locations on nearly every continent of the world, including explorations of Paris, the Vatican, the Egyptian pyramids, the African veldt, and many more stunning vistas. The cumulative effect is the feeling that the world--from the busiest metropolis to the most serenely remote wilderness landscape--is dictated by "chronos," the rhythm of time to which all living things must submit. Like Koyaanisquatsi and Baraka, this is one of those eye-candy films that was conceived according to its specific theme, so it's not only a soothing visual experience but a thought-provoking study of our fascinating planet. --Jeff Shannon
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - waste of money
A total waste of money. Time-lapse photography becomes boring and annoying after a few minutes. Photography is really beautiful but the opportunity to make it entertaining or/and educational has been completely lost.
Rating:  - Give us MORE BLU-RAY FRICKE !!!!
I saw this when IMAX was brand new (last century) and was blown away by the scope and beauty of the piece. I was so happy to get it on DVD (I had VHS,too). But this Blu-Ray version is definatly the best! I'll admit, while it doesn't look as "perfect" as say, "Cars" on BD, it is very much VERY WATCHABLE and only the very pickiest of video geeks would be distracted by the PRACTICALLY NON-EXISTANT grain, outline or color uneveness. A much better transfer than I expected, near perfect, especially considering ... Read More
Rating:  - Irritating music. Slightly interesting time lapse photography.
The music was very irritating. It sounded like a key was stuck on an organ. The concept of time lapse photography was slightly interesting.
Rating: - not recommeded unless you find it very cheap
While the quality of the images is fairly good - average high-def quality, the content is lacking.
This film is a collection of shots from the USA and Europe. Some of the shots are of beautiful scenes and historical landmarks(some of the church interiors are amazing). But this is almost just a random series of still photos. It lacks any real story, drama, or cohesion.
The editing is particulary pedestrian and can even be irritating at times. Shots are sometimes too short ... Read More
Rating: - Good
it is not as good as Baraka... Baraka is excellent... He repeats images in both films which I consider is a lack of respect to the audience..
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