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1 online resource (streaming video file) (75 minutes): digital, .flv file, sound |
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digital |
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video file MPEG-4 Flash |
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Title from title frames. |
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Film |
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In Process Record. |
| Performer |
Alex Hermant, Chris Frith, Dalila Hermant, Dannion Brinkley, Fred Frith, Jean Ivens, Juan Gonzalez Hernandez, Maria de los Angeles Peredo, Nancy Gonzalez, Paul Auster, Salome Perez Morales |
| Event |
Originally produced by Zeitgeist Films in 2009. |
| Summary |
Is being hit by lightning a random natural occurrence or a predestined event? Accidents, chance, fate and the elusive quest to make sense out of tragedy underpin director Jennifer Baichwal's (Manufactured Landscapes) captivating new work, an elegant cinematic meditation on the metaphysical effects of being struck by lightning. To explore these profound questions, Baichwal sought out riveting personal stories from around the world. Visually dazzling and aurally seductive, ACT OF GOD singularly captures the harsh beauty of the skies and the lives of those who have been forever touched by their fury. Official Selection at the **Hot Docs Film Festival.** *"An undeniably provocative head-trip, laced with the most spectacular lightning-storm footage I've ever seen." - Andrew O'Hehir, **Salon.com*** |
| System Details |
Mode of access: World Wide Web. |
| Language |
In English,French,Spanish |
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Nature.
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Spirituality.
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Philosophy and religion.
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Sociology.
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Documentary films.
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| Genre/Form |
Documentary films.
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| Added Author |
Baichwal, Jennifer, film director.
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Hermant, Alex, actor.
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Frith, Christopher D., actor.
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Hermant, Dalila, actor.
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Brinkley, Dannion, actor.
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Frith, Fred, actor.
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Ivens, Jean, actor.
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González Hernández, Juan, actor.
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de los Angeles Peredo, Maria, actor.
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González, Nancy, actor.
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Auster, Paul, 1947- actor.
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Perez Morales, Salome, actor.
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Zeitgeist Films. Distributor.
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Kanopy (Firm) Distributor.
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| Music No. |
6338708 Kanopy |
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