Reviews

Just saw this movie and was throughly entranced and impressed. Its a French film (with English subtitles), taking an artistic view of creation and what it means to be human. But as another reviewer said, don't be mistaken for thinking it is another Discovery Channel show. The visuals are captivating, and perfectly reinforce the 'story', often in very innovative ways. A couple of fascinating ideas discussed: We are all products of the cosmos - literally made from atoms that were once stars, nebulae, and then rivers, trees, volcanoes. Once we pass on, our atoms will once again become those wonderful works of nature.

We are not made of atoms. Atoms flow through us like water in a river, but our life is more like the river - directing the flow of matter. Defying the laws of entropy that pull us towards decay. This refers to the fact that much of the tissues in our body is replaced every few days/months/years. So we are in fact a different 'person' to ourselves even just a few years ago.