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05/26/06
Mana: Beyond Belief (2006)
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Reviews Counted:6
Fresh:6
Rotten:0
Average Rating:8/10
Theatrical Release:Nov 30, 1999 Limited
Synopsis: Every culture invests objects with power, or "mana." This documentary explores the world of mana objects and their influence in realms as diverse as art, religion, and politics. From the revered to... [More]
Director: Peter Friedman, Roger Manley
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Reviews for Mana: Beyond Belief
1 - 7 (sorted by date)
The medium is also the message: the film itself has mana, offering "a gateway into a whole realm of knowledge," material and spiritual.
08/05/05
It's clear we're to embark on a quest for mana, but it's worth noting that the Maori grins mischievously during his spiel, suggesting the whole concept has an element of humour.
07/29/05
Even if it is too brief to do more than touch on some very, very big questions, the film is an entertaining survey of the many ways we humans imprint the material world with our sincerest hopes and daffiest delusions.
07/22/05
Top CriticMana offers no answers, just observations.
07/18/05
a sometimes lyrical, sometimes disturbing, sometimes piquant, and sometimes wacky show-and-tell of what holds sway over the psyche of individuals and groups
07/12/05
Mana -- Beyond Belief doesn't have narration, which is one of the film's strengths.
07/08/05
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