Siddhartha (1972)
10/10
A "biograph" of one mans`s journey on the most significant quest of all quests.
25 October 2001
It would be easier to write the following comment if the copyright owners, made the film accessible to individual consumers...I`m trying to remember the thematics of this film!! I saw this film 2 years ago on the big screen. This film is far from being about a pointless quest, those are words of a mind that has lost the way , the way to self knowledge, through such questions as: "who am i?"" where did i come from?", and "where am i going?". These might seem irrelevant to the impatient mind but given ample time, the relevancy to all people will become very apparent. What this film conveys is one man`s journey on such a path of "self"knowledge. An indepth appreciation of indian thought or , philosophy or likewise may prove invaluable in terms of understanding , some of the seemingly fleeting or trivial scenes, or more culturally esoteric moments in the film, thus,enabling one to be more fully consummated by its story, however I am sure it is not a prerequisite for the artfully minded!. Among the the features of this film, is the music, of a musician singer who is legendary in India(I cant remember his name right now!)and is certainly legendary in this film, and is certainly a beautiful record of the 'Indian' spirituality alive and breathing to this day in India. If anyone can tell me where i can get the soundtrack or some compilation of the music in this film i would be very appreciative, (this request is a long standing one)

This film would appeal to those people who see or find or sense themselves on a similar"path" or quest, and may give much confirmation or food for thought about the possible turning points, or unknown or unexpected "detours" that one finds themselves engaged in along the way. This film offers a message, a very sound message about the quest of the human spirit its struggle for higher fulfillment, which i add Is the quest of the human being.
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