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Cielo

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Alison McAlpine films the night skies above the Andes.
Cielo

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

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Dennis Harvey 48 Hills One of the most gorgeous documentaries ever made... Oct 16, 2020 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews

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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 Full Review 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 Full Review Audience Member Loved the film! Definitely recommend it to desert and star fans. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review 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 Full Review 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 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Alison McAlpine films the night skies above the Andes.
Director
Alison McAlpine
Producer
Alison McAlpine, Carmen Garcia
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