The movie title, Baraka is the word that means blessing, but in this film people are depicted as the unblessed existence. The view of the director is negative to the people as compared with the beautiful nature. This film doesn't show the people smiling and communicating. The people always have no expression, therefore they seem to have no feeling. Especially, busy people in highly industrialized Japan are described like chicks. There are different cultures and the conflicts among the people. However, I don't think that civilized Japanese are so unhappy and busy.
Highly industrialized Japan is very affluent. Japanese afford to enjoy a life. Japan has a lot of museums and parks. These places make people have the beautiful imagines. Also, in Japan, there are many hospitals and restaurants. Japanese live longer and healthier. I think the directors view on japan is very partial.
Also, this film almost shows slow shots except the scene of industrialised Japan. Fast and busy Japan is expressed in a negative view. However, even though Japan has the fast and busy aspect, all Japanese is always not busy. They have time to enjoy their life. Although they are quiet in the public area, they can smile and talk to each other.
Therefore, I think this film is partial. People is beautiful as much as nature does. Especially, highly civilized people are happy and comfort, because they have time to enjoy a life physically and mentally.
