Four countries, four babies from birth to first steps..…a
mesmerizing look at the world of babies.
This
Friday night the Port Fairy Film Society is looking forward to bringing the
delightful and extraordinary documentary “Babies”. It captures on film the
earliest stages of the journey of humanity that are at “once unique and
universal to us all.” The children are, in order of the screening Ponijao, who
lives in Namibia , them
Bayarjargal, who resides with his family in Mongolia ,
near Bayanchandmani; Mari who lives in Tokyo and
Hattie from San Francisco , California
The
French film maker Thomas Blames has chosen four very contrasting parts of the
world to capture the universal truths of a common existence where from the time
of birth, we observe babies experience the beginning of their journey into the world , their families,
their environment and their
culture. This is all presented in an
observational style, without narration and only the occasional squeals and
sounds of the babies as they interact with their surroundings, siblings,
parents and animals. The film is captivating and mesmerizing in its simplicity
and a joy to watch. Movie goers should find this an enjoyable and engaging way
to pass the time in a warm and welcoming theatre on a Friday night.
Margaret
from “At the Movies” gives “Babies” 4 **** “Babies” is Rated PG and screens at
7:30pm on Friday September 16th at the Reardon Theatre. All Welcome.
Tuesday Classics: The Tuesday classics continues its current season with its second film on
Tuesday September 27th with the Classic “Paint your Wagon” from 1:30
pm at the Reardon Theatre. All welcome.
View the Trailer http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B0idoJnBAvk
