- Actors: Annabi Abdelialil, Omero Antonutti, Sabir Aziz, B. Haddan Mohammed, Paul Scofield
- Directors: Ermanno Olmi
- Writers: Ermanno Olmi
- Producers: Franco Bollati, Giampietro Bonamigo, Paolo Piria
- Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD-Video, NTSC, Import
- Language: English
- Region: (US and Canada This DVD will probably NOT be viewable in other countries. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
- Number of discs: 1
- MPAA Rating:
- Studio: Lions Gate
- Release Date: Sep 26 2000
- Run Time: 91 minutes
- Average Customer Review: 2.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B00004VVP0
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Product Description
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This film based on the Bible's book of Genesis is something akin to a dramatic reading with visuals. The text of Genesis is read by a narrator, who at times appears as an elderly desert nomad telling the story to a small boy and other members of their extended Bedouin family. These presentations make historical sense, of course, as the biblical tales were passed along as oral history for generations. During the story of the creation of the heaven and the earth, the visuals tend toward nature photography alternated with scenes of the venerable storyteller, but during later episodes, actors play some of the characters from the Bible. A story of Adam and Eve is dramatized in a film montage, as are the stories of Cain and Abel. More inventive cinematography, utilizing modern clips of warfare and destruction, are used to illustrate some Old Testament pronouncements about the evils practiced by mankind. Noah's instruction to build the ark is portrayed, and in an elaborate segment, the building of the ark and its use during the great flood is shown. This film may not provide any new insights into the stories of Genesis, but the dramatizations coupled with the readings from the text are often beautifully filmed, and those interested in experiencing the visual atmosphere of the biblical stories will enjoy the presentation. --Robert J. McNamara
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serene and satisfying
Dec 8 2003
Format:VHS Tape
This Ermanini Olmo film is filled with magical moments, taken at a leisurely pace; if your usual viewing fare is action packed and music video speed, you might want to pass this one by.
The visual beauty of the panoramic Moroccan landscapes and its handsome people are wonderful to watch, but the main attraction here is the narration by the great Paul Scofield ("A Man for all Seasons") in a poetic reading of this section of the Bible.
The script fairly accurately follows the first nine chapters of Genesis, with a few added portions, like excerpts from the Song of Solomon, Leviticus Ch. 26, and Psalm 50.
The visual beauty of the panoramic Moroccan landscapes and its handsome people are wonderful to watch, but the main attraction here is the narration by the great Paul Scofield ("A Man for all Seasons") in a poetic reading of this section of the Bible.
The script fairly accurately follows the first nine chapters of Genesis, with a few added portions, like excerpts from the Song of Solomon, Leviticus Ch. 26, and Psalm 50.
Omero Antonutti plays "the grandfather" and "Noah", and the rest of the cast are simply listed as "people of Morocco". The children are exquisite, and the costuming gives the feeling of ancient nomadic times.
The score by Ennio Morricone includes tribal folk music and predominantly, the strange and glorious sound of "Le Mystere des Voix Bulgares".
I find this film extraordinarily soothing, and the words are like music and calming to the mind and soul; I like to put this film on while I am working, or when I just want to turn the frantic tempo of today's world down a notch.
Disappointed
Nov 27 2003
Format:VHS Tape
I, too wish I had read the reviews before purchasing this movie, and I bought it from Amazon! I didn't even watch the entire movie. I got through the first 30-40 minutes and could see that it wasn't going to get any better. Most movies I watch, I like something about them and the majority of them would get two stars or better. This is one of those rare instances in which, if it were possible, it wouldn't get any stars. Don't waste your money.
The Creation and Noah`s Ark
Mar 16 2003
Format:DVD
Hi I`ve just saw this production of Genesis . I am sorry but I
think that Lux Vide could have done a better production of the
creation and the flood . I could not understand who the Narator
was . What had the Beginning and that man`s life had to do with
each other . The other productions like Solomon,Abraham,Esther
Jesus were much better
think that Lux Vide could have done a better production of the
creation and the flood . I could not understand who the Narator
was . What had the Beginning and that man`s life had to do with
each other . The other productions like Solomon,Abraham,Esther
Jesus were much better
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Most recent customer reviews
Outstanding meditation on the first 9 chapters of the Bible
Very personal presentation of the biblical account of the creation and the flood by Ermanno Olmi, the acclaimed director of "The Tree of Wooden Clogs. Read more
Published on May 2 2002 by Emmanuel Bornhauser
Too slow
This film is not bad in regard to biblical accuracy, but there are three problems. (1) It is primarily an old man telling the stories, rather than dramatization of the events. Read more
Published on Dec 30 2001 by Steve Ink
Wish I had read these reviews first...
This was one of those RARE instances when I bought a movie from a bookstore instead of from Amazon.com. I didn't have the benefit of any of Amazon. Read more
Published on Nov 21 2001 by F. Carter
Like a bubbling relaxing brook
This film was a quiet peaceful paraphrase of the Creation to Flood story. It reminded me of those water/rock fountains that are soothing/relaxing. Read more
Published on Sep 5 2001
Have Mercy
This was horrible! What was up with the little girl singing/screaming all the way through??? I had to force myself to stay awake...stay away from this version of Genesis!
Published on Jun 27 2001 by Wretched Man
sooo bad!
It was like those dubbed old chineese films, the guys lip movement was not in sync with his voice... Read more
Published on Jun 26 2001
BORING BORING BORING!!!
This film is the dullest one I've seen in many a moon. This old goat simply recites early Biblical stories, while an atonal pipe plays in the background, babies cry, and sheep... Read more
Published on April 29 2001
True but boring
Poorly produced and acted. Scriptually correct, but poorly done. I got more excited reading genesis in my bible than watching this.
Published on April 28 2001
Genesis - a nomad's tale
I completely agree with McNamara's review. This is more a narrative with pictures than a dramatic film. For dramatization, try 'The Bible ... in the beginning' by J. Read more
Published on Feb 18 2001 by barry colin hill
DISAPPOINTED
I THINK THIS WAS BORING. NOT MUCH ACTION AND TALKING. IT'S MORE LIKE A DOCUMENTRY. I AGREE IT IS SCRIPTUAL BUT IT DOESN'T SEEM LIKE THE TYPE OF MOVIE THAT PORTRAYS THE ACTION... Read more
Published on Jan 17 2001
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