chronos, The Quintessential Large Format Film, Is Now Available On Glorious, Hi Definition Dvd.

a Hallmark Title In The Canon Of Special Venue Film Presentations, chronos Imparts A Unique Vision Of Our World -- The First Non-verbal, Non-fiction Motion Picture Filmed In Time-lapse Photography. Presented As A Visual Symphony In Seven Movements, chronos Embarks On An Unprecedented Cinematic Journey Across The Worlds Of Natural Beauty And Manmade Monuments, As It Explores The Essence Of Time.

special Features: - Filmmakers' Commentary -- Featuring The Film's Director, Composer, And Production Manager - Behind The Scenes -- Share The Adventures Of The Making Of Chronos With The Filmmakers - Behind The Landscapes -- Presents Detailed Information About Each Location Provided By Columbia Encyclopedia - Optional Subtitles -- Identifies Each Location In The Film - Director's Shot List -- Shot By Shot Breakdown Of The Film - Dvd-rom Bonus -- Columbia Encyclopedia Entries With Hyperlinks Open New Avenues Of Exploration - Grand Prize Winner - International Omnimax® Film Festival - Re-mastered Under The Supervision Of The Original Filmmakers - Audio Remix Optimized For Home Theater By Original Composer - Mastered In High Resolution 5.1 Digital Surround Sound

Taking the familiar conventions of time-lapse cinematography to a transcendent level of artistic achievement, filmmaker Ron Fricke circled the globe to make Chronos, a stunning 70-millimeter time-lapse tour of natural and man-made wonders. The entire film has the enhanced, hyper-realistic quality of a laser-etched photograph, and by using special cameras and motion-control photographic techniques, Fricke and his technically expert crew were able to create mesmerizing images guaranteed to spark any viewer's sense of awe and wonder. Accompanied by the hypnotic music of Michael Stearns, this visual journey takes the viewer on a tour of over 50 locations on nearly every continent of the world, including explorations of Paris, the Vatican, the Egyptian pyramids, the African veldt, and many more stunning vistas. The cumulative effect is the feeling that the world--from the busiest metropolis to the most serenely remote wilderness landscape--is dictated by "chronos," the rhythm of time to which all living things must submit. Like Koyaanisquatsi and Baraka, this is one of those eye-candy films that was conceived according to its specific theme, so it's not only a soothing visual experience but a thought-provoking study of our fascinating planet. --Jeff Shannon