In pursuit of silence in our race towards modernity, amidst all the technological innovation and the rapid growth of our cities, silence is now quickly passing into legend. As much a work of devotion as it is a documentary, in pursuit of silence is. In pursuit of silence finish the film by patrick shen. Jun 23, 2017 in pursuit of silence is a meditative film about our relationship with silence and the impact of noise on our lives. Austin chronicle in pursuit of silence is a meditative exploration of our relationship with silence, sound and the impact of noise on our lives. Right now its still in theatrical release, so its a bit hard to find, but once it comes out, it will be worth it. In pursuit of silence is a meditative exploration of silence and the impact of noise on our lives. The postmodernist composer john cage, a man whos taken a vow of silence and is walking. In pursuit of silence 2016 san diego asian film festival. The film takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globefrom a traditional tea ceremony in kyoto, to the streets of mumbai, the loudest city on the planetand inspires us to both experience silence and celebrate the wonders of our world. In pursuit of silence is the first major film to be made about noise pollution and for those who have been calling for a quiet revolution for years, its a. Jun 23, 2017 in pursuit of silence is a wonderfully shot film and one which is best experienced on a big screen where its images composition and acute sound mixing can be fully appreciated. Jun 28, 2017 the sort of documentary for which the term meditative is usually applied, in pursuit of silence is a freewheeling examination of its subject that will make you crave a nice, long walk in the.
In pursuit of silence is a meditative film about our relationship with silence and the impact of noise on our lives. This fascinating and meditative film is an exploration of silence and the impact of noise on our lives. Despite noise pollution being one of the most serious and ubiquitous of all pollution sources, few discuss it. Watch in pursuit of silence online vimeo on demand. In pursuit of silence denver film society patrick shen. In our race towards modernity, amidst all the technological innovation and the rapid growth of our cities, silence is now quickly passing into legend. This elegant documentarys worldwide search for silence is marred by its unnecessary score.
The subject of patrick shens in pursuit of silence doesnt sound particularly revelatory on paper the new documentary explores the. In pursuit of silence american conservation film festival. In pursuit of silence aims to takes its viewer on an immersive cinematic. Rather than a straightforward, hardhitting documentary, in pursuit of silence delivers a profound, mesmerising celebration of silence with longlasting effects, said merciermcgovern. The film ignores the fact that cage also produced masterfully noisy compositions like five and amores. The quietus film film features a history of silence. In pursuit of silence will be the first comprehensive look at this topic whose many dimensions lie at the heart of so much of human progress. In pursuit of silence takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe from a traditional tea ceremony in kyoto, to the streets of the loudest city on the planet, mumbai during the wild festival season and inspires us to experience silence and celebrate the wonders of our world. The last day of the interactive festival is a great thing because it sees the departure of the corporate drone types who jam the bars and restaurants dressed in friday casual wear of khakis and blue oxford shirts. The film takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globefrom a traditional tea ceremony in kyoto, to the streets of mumbai, the loudest city on the planetand inspires us to both experience silence and celebrate the wonders of our. In pursuit of silence is a meditative exploration of our relationship with silence, sound and the impact of noise on our lives.
Beginning with an ode to john cages groundbreaking composition 433, in pursuit of silence takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe from a traditional tea ceremony in kyoto, to the streets of the loudest city on the planet, mumbai during the. Beginning with an ode to john cages groundbreaking composition 433, in pursuit of silence takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe from a traditional tea ceremony in kyoto, to the streets of in pursuit of. Tremendous content for those concerned with noise and its effects on our world. The subject of patrick shens in pursuit of silence doesnt sound particularly revelatory on paper the new documentary explores the history and current state of silence, yes, silence around the world but the final result is one of the most truly mediative and deeply inventive films of the year. The huffington post in pursuit of silence is a contemplative and informative exploration of our relationship with silence, sound, and the toll taken by the din of modern life. A documentary film exploring our relationship with silence and the impact of noise on our lives. Sep 27, 2017 shens in pursuit of silence incessantly inspires and sometimes takes the breath away and can even accomplish both at once.
Patrick shens documentary explores the harmful effects of excessive sound, linking quietude to tranquillity and better health. In pursuit of silence challenges the senses popmatters. Beginning with an ode to john cages seminal silent composition 433, the sights and sounds of this film delicately interweave with silence to create a contemplative and cinematic experience that works its way through frantic minds and into the quiet spaces of hearts. The sort of documentary for which the term meditative is usually applied, in pursuit of silence is a freewheeling examination of its subject that will make you crave a nice, long walk in the. In his latest documentary, director patrick shen the philosopher kings, sdaff 09 introduces figures, including author george prochnik from whose book in pursuit of silence borrows its title, who seek out the. Jun 05, 2017 the subject of patrick shens in pursuit of silence doesnt sound particularly revelatory on paper the new documentary explores the history and current state of silence, yes, silence.
The film takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globefrom a traditional tea ceremony in kyoto to the streets of mumbai during festival season the loudest city on the planet to the anechoic chamber at orfield labs in minneapolis. Watch in pursuit of silence online vimeo on demand on vimeo. Beginning with an ode to john cages seminal silent composition 433, the sights and sounds of this film delicately interweave with silence to create a contemplative and. In patrick shens latest film, in pursuit of silence, we get a fresh look at the dangers of being over stimulated. The film takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe from a traditional tea ceremony in kyoto, to the streets of mumbai, the loudest city on the planet and inspires us to both experience silence and celebrate the wonders of our world. As a long time seeker of silence in the outdoors, it is remarkable how accurately this piece of art tells the story. In our race towards modernity, am hd movies at the smallest file size. Few would argue against the value of finding and, as one monk puts it, keeping the silence. Jun 05, 2017 the film takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globefrom a traditional tea ceremony in kyoto, to the streets of mumbai, the loudest city on the planetand inspires us to both. Austin chronicle in pursuit of silence is a meditative exploration of our relationship with silence, sound and the impact of noise on our. Few documentaries or feature narratives, for that matter, are as meditative and deeply engrossing as in pursuit of silence, shens ruminative portrait of several silenceseekers throughout a planet increasingly bombarded by allencompassing noise. Jan 06, 2014 in pursuit of silence is a meditative feature documentary about the value of silence, our relationship with sound, and the implications of living in such a noisy world. As much a visual treat as an aural one, the film divides its time between using. But then it abruptly slows down to focus on greg hindy, a pilgrim who walked.
Dulcet symphony a meditative documentary explores quiet and the auditory world around us. The wholesale result is the seemingly inescapable absorption of sound, leaving silence as a forgotten casualty of modernity. In pursuit of silence a meditative film about our relationship with silence, sound, and the impact of noise. Offering audiences a contemplative cinematic experience, the sights and sounds of this film will work its way through frantic minds, into the quiet spaces of hearts, and help shape a new vision of being. Filmed in eight countries, it immerses us in a cinematic journey around the globefrom a traditional tea ceremony in kyoto, to the streets of mumbai, the loudest city on the planetand inspires us to both experience silence and celebrate the wonders of our world. Synopsis in pursuit of silence is a meditative exploration of silence and the impact of noise on our lives. Watch a clip from the documentary in pursuit of silence. Silence is indeed golden in the documentary in pursuit of. In pursuit of silence patrick shen northwest film forum. The documentary film in pursuit of silence 2016 portrays the spiritual and physical benefits of silence, as well as the price paid individually and collectively for a noisy world.
Life out of balance, the energy and decibel level of in pursuit of silence increases in the films opening minutes, with bucolic scenery giving way to noisier and more frenzied images of city traffic or a jet whooshing overhead. A film about our relationship with silence and the impact of noise on our lives. Life out of balance, the energy and decibel level of in pursuit of silence increases in the film s opening minutes, with bucolic scenery giving way to noisier and more frenzied images of city traffic or a jet whooshing overhead. It is narrated by authors helen lees silence in schools, pico iyer the art of stillness, susan cain quiet, maggie ross silence. In pursuit of silence, a guide to tuning out the racket. With john cage, pico iyer, garry moore, steve orfield. Its called in pursuit of silence, and its a philosophical film about the nature of silence with some obvious overlap with the subject matter we covered at spcr.
In pursuit of silence movie, in pursuit of silence trailer. In pursuit of silence takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe from a traditional tea ceremony in kyoto, to the streets of the loudest city on the planet, mumbai during the wild festival season and inspires us to experience silence and. Shens in pursuit of silence incessantly inspires and sometimes takes the breath away and can even accomplish both at once. Receive a contributing producer credit in the film, invitation to view the rough cut with members of the team and provide feedback, 4 vip tickets to the world premiere travel costs not included, an invitation for you and a guest to have dinner with the in pursuit of silence team before the premiere, and receive a case. Produced by patrick shen, andrew brumme, and brandon vedder. The overall experience, unlike with a film like koyaanisqatsi, is peaceful and in itself meditative, as opposed to threatening or fearinducing. Oct 08, 2016 in pursuit of silence is the first major film to be made about noise pollution and for those who have been calling for a quiet revolution for years, its a muchneeded step towards a more. From the desert fathers of the third century ad who became the model for christian monasticism to. In pursuit of silence 2015 directed by patrick shen. In pursuit of silence denver film society patrick shen usa. A meditative film about our relationship with silence, sound, and the impact of noise. Watch in pursuit of silence 2016 full online on soapgate. In pursuit of silence 2015 yify download movie torrent. I saw an excellent documentary last night my new favourite documentary that i wanted to share with you.
As much a work of devotion as it is a documentary, in pursuit of silence is a meditative exploration of our relationship with silence, with sound, and the impact of noise on our lives. Trailer for the documentary in pursuit of silence, which screened at sxsw beginning with an ode to john cages seminal silent composition 433, the sights and sounds of this film, the experience of which the austin chronicle describes as reminiscent of seeing 1982s koyaanisqatsi for the first time, delicately interweave with silence to create a contemplative. Beginning with an ode to john cages groundbreaking composition 433, in pursuit of silence takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe from a traditional tea ceremony in kyoto, to the streets of the loudest city on the planet, mumbai. In pursuit of silence is a meditative feature documentary about the value of silence, our relationship with sound, and the implications of living in such a noisy world. Argun ulgen pop matters one of the most truly meditative and deeply inventive films of the year. In pursuit of silence is a wonderfully shot film and one which is best experienced on a big screen where its images composition and acute sound mixing can be fully appreciated. With eroding attention spans, the ability to appreciate a movie like this must also be diminishing. From the desert fathers of the third century ad who became the model for christian monasticism to john cages seminal work 433. This film does more than just tell a story, it testifies to the sheer loveliness of anything everything when drenched in silence.
This film does more than just tell a story, it testifies to the sheer loveliness of anythingeverythingwhen drenched in silence. Jun 23, 2017 in pursuit of silence will be the first comprehensive look at this topic whose many dimensions lie at the heart of so much of human progress. Beginning with an ode to john cages seminal silent composition 433, the sights and sounds of this film delicately interweave with silence. In pursuit of silence is just like that first step back, the first step toward disengaging from technological noise and worthless chatter. The postmodernist composer john cage, a man whos taken a vow of silence and is walking across the us, a. Godards playful observance of cinemas often meaningless pursuit of noise, is becoming more prevalent in todays multiplex marvelverse.
Beginning with an ode to john cages seminal silent composition 433, the sights and sounds of this film delicately interweave with silence to create a. A meditative feature film about the value of silence, our relationship with sound, and the impact of noise. In pursuit of silence 2015 in pursuit of silence 2015. The film takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globefrom a traditional tea ceremony in kyoto, to the streets of mumbai, the. As much a work of devotion as it is a documentary, in pursuit of silence is a meditative exploration of our relationship with silence, sound, and the impact of noise on our lives. Devon cooke, once an essential spcr editorial staff member who now pursues a career in filmmaking, wrote me recently about a new documentary. Just as the earlier book, in pursuit of silence fills an essential need in the ecological discoursenoise pollution. Cinema guild plans to release the film theatrically this autumn and blandine merciermcgovern of cinema guild brokered the deal with the filmmakers. Beginning with an ode to john cages groundbreaking composition 433, in pursuit of silence takes us on an immersive cinematic journey around the globe from a traditional tea ceremony in kyoto, to the streets of the loudest city on the. In pursuit of silence a documentary film home facebook. Instead, in pursuit of silence plots its precisely edited course through delicately hushed japanese tearooms and bucolic mountaintop retreats.
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