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Baraka is a landmark non-narrative documentary directed by Ron Fricke, with production by Mark Magidson and music by Michael Stearns. Shot in 70mm Todd-AO, the film is renowned for its sweeping, wordless exploration of humanity, nature, and culture, captured in stunning visual poetry. The project premiered at the Montreal World Film Festival in 1992, where it received critical recognition including the FIPRESCI Prize. Baraka has since become a touchstone in visual cinema and was the first feature to be restored and scanned in 8K, with subsequent restorations keeping the imagery incredibly crisp for modern audiences. In 2025, Baraka returns to the big screen with select 70mm screenings as part of Ultra Cinematheque 70 Fest in the Los Angeles area, inviting new audiences to experience this cinematic milestone on pristine film stock.