Fresh
With quiet skill and some poetry, Nuridsany and Perennou -- who began as award-winning nature photographers and popular book writers -- give us a big peek into their infinite theme and subject.
Michael Wilmington, Chicago Tribune
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Genesis
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An African narrator tells the story of earth history, the birth of the universe and evolution of life. Beautiful imagery makes this movie documentary complete.
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84%
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Fresh
Nuridsany and Perennou have made another breathtaking feature penetrating the unseen kingdom around us.
Tom Keogh, Seattle Times
Fresh
An entrancing, technically ravishing blend of philosophy and science.
Geoff Pevere, Toronto Star
Rotten
Bogged down by its intentions and too vast a 'cast.'
Jennie Punter, Globe and Mail
Fresh
While the science sticks to the level of high school physics and biology, the combination of words and images is resonant and pleasing.
Walter V. Addiego, San Francisco Chronicle
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