- Format: AC-3, Color, DTS Surround Sound, Widescreen, NTSC
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.77:1
- Number of discs: 1
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- Studio: Koch International
- Release Date: Feb 20 2007
- Run Time: 43 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 3.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000E5KUIS
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#21,893 in DVD (See Top 100 in DVD)
- #72 in DVD > Documentary > Art & Artists
- #82 in DVD > Special Interests > Art & Artists
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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
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6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars
Chronos full screen, not 16:9,
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This review is from: Chronos [HD DVD] (HD DVD)
The images are spectacular as mentioned in the other reviews.
However, since it was shot in 70mm, and it boasts HDTV quality why not give HDTV owners the widescreen, 16:9 viewing benefit? For some images the stretching doesn't matter, but, for instance, the SPHYNX image is annoying in a stretched format. (Widescreen format would have earned it 4 stars. More locales and less repetition of the same locales would have earned it 5 stars.)
9 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
From Some of The Fathers of Wordless Narrative Film,
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This review is from: Chronos (DVD)
Released in 1985, "Chronos" is a forty-minute long "visual-music journey". It is a Presentation of the Reuben H. Fleet Space Theater of San Diego, California and S.E.M. Lagode, Paris, France."Chronos" was filmed on location at over sixty sites around the globe. Images of significant natural beauty, architectural complexity, iconic historical sculpture and various panoramic cityscapes were captured on 70mm film using mostly slow motion and time lapse cinematography. The wordless narrative structure of the work primarily attempts to convey feelings of reverence and appreciation for the breath-taking subject matter. In addition, it also suggests states of significant anxiety experienced as a consequence of the pace and complexity of modern urban life. Electronic music, composed and performed by Michael Stearns, is thoroughly integrated with the considered, slowly paced editing of Alton Walpole and Ron Fricke. Image and sound interpenetrate one another to suggest and convey the eloquent wordless scenario, which was conceived by both Constantine and Genevieve Nicholas. Having begun as cinematographer for director Godfrey Reggio's film "Koyaanisqatsi", we see with "Chronos" that Ron Fricke helped to sow the visual and conceptual seeds of wordless narrative film. This medium finally bore satisfying fruit with 1992's feature length work "Baraka". "Chronos", however, remains as essential viewing. By this passionate evidence of Mr. Fricke's ongoing struggle, we see that their is, at last, some sign of harmonious life beyond the scenario of Godfrey Reggio's dire trilogy.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great to see on Blu Ray,
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This review is from: Chronos [Blu-ray] (Blu-ray)
I think this is excellent to watch on blu-ray because it is a wonderful one to have. Even though the high speed filming is great to watch. That makes me think of the Madonna video Ray of Light. Other than that, it is cool to watch.
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