8/29/17: Of all the beautiful things about which I have posted over the years, I think this may be the most incredible. And that’s really saying something.
Shot over 5 years in 30+ countries, “AWAKEN” is a feature-length documentary which explores the relationship between technology and nature. Directed by Tom Lowe and produced by Terrence Malick and Godfrey Reggio, the film employs timelapse, hyperlapse, slow motion, underwater, and aerial cinematography to illustrate our world in a way that hasn’t been done before.
“AWAKEN is a celebration of the spirit of life, an exploration of the Earth, and an ode to the Cosmos.”
The film will be released in 2018, but in the meantime, the trailer below is positively eye popping. It is pretty rare that I insist seeing something on the big screen, but this is definitely one of those times. I can’t wait!
You can read more about the documentary on Instagram and Facebook. You can also purchase the feature on iTunes.
Though this is Lowe’s first feature-length film, his hour-long film “TimeScapes: Time-lapse Photography of the American Southwest” is undoubtedly what got him the job!
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July 10, 2022 at 6:14 am
Thanks for this (definitely worth sharing again)
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July 12, 2022 at 2:33 pm
I’m glad you agree!
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July 10, 2022 at 7:43 am
I agree, thanks for sharing this again. I didn’t see it the first time and totally enjoyed it this time. Hal
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July 12, 2022 at 2:33 pm
Such beautiful footage!
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July 10, 2022 at 8:21 am
They do grab our attention.
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July 12, 2022 at 2:33 pm
They certainly do!
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July 12, 2022 at 7:47 am
This looks really cool, I gotta check it out. If you like Philip Glass music, you should check out powaquatsi, koiaquatsi, (and I think there’s another, and also Baraka, which comes after). I can never spell them right, but they translate to ‘life in balance’, ‘life tipping out of balance’, and possibly ‘life out of balance’. I haven’t seen Awaken, but it sounds similar – juxtaposing macro/micro, fast/slow, machines/humans, religion/corporate culture, etc. A bit trippy and slow, tho.
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July 12, 2022 at 2:38 pm
I sometimes like Philip Glass. Saw some very silly live pieces of his when I was in school studying music. I will certainly check out the ones you referenced!
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July 12, 2022 at 8:39 pm
Artistically they’re nice (,from what I rememb
er) but practically a bit slow \ monotonous. I always thought they’d be best with a large glass of wine
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July 13, 2022 at 2:28 pm
You and I were meant to be friends.
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July 20, 2022 at 11:39 am
in my effort to make this the longest thread evar… I recently discovered Zoe Keating – solo cellist, sampling and looping live, with a similar feel as she slowly builds up the music. AND she’s touring with a stop in my state (MA) with reasonable tickets :):):)
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July 20, 2022 at 5:56 pm
Oh, hooray! (This is why I blog. The conversations are fantastic!)
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July 20, 2022 at 4:10 pm
Let me add to this. If you love Cello music, search for one of the very best IMO – David Darling – Hal
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July 20, 2022 at 11:23 pm
I’m in! Thank you!
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