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Baraka

Baraka

A world beyond words.

1992•1h 37m•8.2/10
Documentary

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8.2/10(680)

A paralysingly beautiful documentary with a global vision—an odyssey through landscape and time—that attempts to capture the essence of life.

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Production

Magidson Films

Language

EN

Status

Released

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Cast

Patrick Disanto

Journeyman (uncredited)

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