I am convinced that the Kumbh Mela is a significant human event. It is clear that it made a strong impression on the filmmakers.
However, this documentary is exactly like watching someone else's vacation movies without the unifying thread they have. Or at least some narration. The film lacks organization and editing. As a result it is boring and dull. The most interesting piece is a short section showing H.H. Dalai Lama giving a press conference. Otherwise we are shown people without any background to understand why they are of interest, or random shots of crowds.
If they had selected several people to follow or shown the cycle of the festival or just something to make this less random it would have improved the film and our understanding greatly. Not even an explanation of why it is so important for people to go.
Before their next effort, I suggest the filmmakers study other documentaries or literary journalism.
However, this documentary is exactly like watching someone else's vacation movies without the unifying thread they have. Or at least some narration. The film lacks organization and editing. As a result it is boring and dull. The most interesting piece is a short section showing H.H. Dalai Lama giving a press conference. Otherwise we are shown people without any background to understand why they are of interest, or random shots of crowds.
If they had selected several people to follow or shown the cycle of the festival or just something to make this less random it would have improved the film and our understanding greatly. Not even an explanation of why it is so important for people to go.
Before their next effort, I suggest the filmmakers study other documentaries or literary journalism.