Cielo

2017

1h 18m

Documentary

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80%

20 Reviews

Tomatometer

83%

Fewer than 50 Ratings

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Alison McAlpine films the night skies above the Andes.

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Critics Consensus

For viewers attuned to its meditative wavelength, Cielo offers a breathtaking view of our earthbound perspective on the cosmos.

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Audience Member

Cielo is a beautiful documentary with breath taking shots. The chilian desert is not a subject I'm familiar with, and I got to learn so much about it and the people who dedicate their life to it. Amazing images that make you feel like you're travelling through your screen!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

It is, quite simply, a love letter to the sky. Beautifully filmed, with a narration that borders on the hypnotic, it is not so much a story as it is an ode. It is a testament to the stillness of self as the cosmos rages on. A stunning work.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/14/23

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Audience Member

Loved the film! Definitely recommend it to desert and star fans.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

CIELO's sweeping images of the Chilean sky are among the most breathtaking I've ever seen anywhere. A poetic contemplation on the sky's moving presence, the film honors the rare beings who live in response to it. I was reluctant to leave this blended world of curious scientists and indigenous spirituality. A must see!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

Spectacular. I saw this in a local small Theatre with a limited release and I was able to order this on DVD from amazon, well worth it. Everyone loves to look at a clear night sky and this demonstrates why. The documentary is about the night sky views from the Atacama desert in Chile, one of the best places on earth for astronomy because of the low population and clear sky. It also artfully documents the daily lives of the local people and astronomers working in the area. Alison McAlpine also works in a great soundtrack. Watch this on a good, large screen.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/26/23

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Leslie Felperin

Guardian

At times this does feel like a bit of an unwitting test of the audience's attention span.

Rated: 3/5

Apr 19, 2021

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Ben Sachs

Chicago Reader

Even at just 78 minutes, it feels somewhat redundant and overlong. Still there are plenty of beautiful passages.

Apr 7, 2020

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Bilge Ebiri

Spirituality & Health

Although her film clocks in at a brisk 78 minutes, McAlpine attempts an admirable thoroughness: We see time-lapse images of the sky; we experience homemade special effects shots that depict astronomical phenomena...

Mar 23, 2020

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Richard Crouse

Richard Crouse

The title means 'heaven' in Spanish, and here McAlpine uses the visuals in much the same way a poet uses words to express aesthetic qualities of her subject.

Rated: 3.5/5

Mar 4, 2021

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Dennis Harvey

48 Hills

One of the most gorgeous documentaries ever made...

Oct 16, 2020

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Brigid Presecky

FF2 Media

A breathtaking documentary tribute to a simple beauty we take for granted - the night sky.

Rated: 4/5

Aug 19, 2019

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Synopsis

Alison McAlpine films the night skies above the Andes.

Director: Alison McAlpine
Screenwriter: Alison McAlpine
Production Co: Second Sight Pictures, Errante Producciones, Argus Films
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Oct 21, 2019
Runtime: 1h 18m