Samsara
Synopsis
Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-08-27
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi
Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
Puti Sri Candra Dewi
Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
Putu Dinda Pratika
Dancer: Valinese Tari Legong Dancers, Indonesia
Marcos Luna
Tattoo Daddy: USA
Hiroshi Ishiguro
Professor and Robot Clone: Japan
Olivier De Sagazan
Man At Desk: France
Ladyboys of Cascade Bar
Dancers: Thailand
Kikumaru
Geisha: Japan
Crisanto Neire
Lead Singer: Cebu Provincial Detenton Center, Philippines
Robert Henline
US Army Veteran: USA (as Staff Sergeant Robert Henline)
Tai Lihua
Lead Dancer: 1000 Habds Goddess Dance, China
Collin Alfredo St. Dic
Self - Cyclist
Release History & Theatrical Window
August 22, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 27, 2014
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$2.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.66x
-$1.4M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ron Fricke
- Screenplay & Story
- Mark Magidson, Ron Fricke
- Original Score
- Michael Stearns, Lisa Gerrard, Marcello De Francisci
- Original Title
- Samsara
- Country of Origin
- Brazil, China, Denmark, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Namibia, Saudi Arabia, South Korea, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $2.6M
- Production Studios
- Magidson Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ron Fricke
Mark Magidson, Ron Fricke
Michael Stearns, Lisa Gerrard, Marcello De Francisci
Ron Fricke
Ron Fricke, Mark Magidson
Mark Magidson
Department Leadership Roster
Ron Fricke
Director
Mark Magidson
Writer
Mark Magidson
Producer
Ron Fricke
Writer
Ron Fricke
Director of Photography
Ron Fricke
Editor
Mark Magidson
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Samsara.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samsara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Samsara about?
Filmed over nearly five years in twenty-five countries on five continents, and shot on seventy-millimetre film, Samsara transports us to the varied worlds of sacred grounds, disaster zones, industrial complexes, and natural wonders.
Who directed Samsara?
Samsara was directed by Ron Fricke.
Who stars in Samsara?
The principal cast of Samsara includes Ni Made Megahadi Pratiwi, Puti Sri Candra Dewi, Putu Dinda Pratika, Marcos Luna, Hiroshi Ishiguro.
When was Samsara released and how long is it?
Samsara was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
What was the box office and production budget of Samsara?
Samsara had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $2.6M at the worldwide box office (0.66 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Samsara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samsara was composed by Michael Stearns, Lisa Gerrard, Marcello De Francisci .
What is the age rating and content advisory for Samsara?
Samsara holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); CA: R; DE: 0 (FSK 0 — Approved without age restriction.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).