last week. It was memorable, a wonderful look at the differences in culture. Four babies are followed for their first year of life. They are from: Namibia, Africa, Mongolia, Tokyo, Japan, and San Francisco. Obviously the differences are vast and the film is largely silent (except when the babies begin to chatter themselves). But the director creates a clear theme as he explores the babies interaction with animals, the process of learning to crawl, walk, and talk. Eating is a main theme and there is one very memorable scene with a corncob. I loved this film but for those offended by National Geographic (i.e. specific differences in dress or undress in other cultures), this film is not for you.
Friday, October 22, 2010
Babies
I took some time to watch the documentary Babies last week. It was memorable, a wonderful look at the differences in culture. Four babies are followed for their first year of life. They are from: Namibia, Africa, Mongolia, Tokyo, Japan, and San Francisco. Obviously the differences are vast and the film is largely silent (except when the babies begin to chatter themselves). But the director creates a clear theme as he explores the babies interaction with animals, the process of learning to crawl, walk, and talk. Eating is a main theme and there is one very memorable scene with a corncob. I loved this film but for those offended by National Geographic (i.e. specific differences in dress or undress in other cultures), this film is not for you.
last week. It was memorable, a wonderful look at the differences in culture. Four babies are followed for their first year of life. They are from: Namibia, Africa, Mongolia, Tokyo, Japan, and San Francisco. Obviously the differences are vast and the film is largely silent (except when the babies begin to chatter themselves). But the director creates a clear theme as he explores the babies interaction with animals, the process of learning to crawl, walk, and talk. Eating is a main theme and there is one very memorable scene with a corncob. I loved this film but for those offended by National Geographic (i.e. specific differences in dress or undress in other cultures), this film is not for you.
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Oh, i had heard about that and was kinda interested. Not interested enough to sit down and actually watch it yet. But interested. =D (Non-committal here!)
I watched it a few weeks ago and really enjoyed it. I just sat on the couch smiling for an hour. So sweet!
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