Meetings With Remarkable Men (Part 1 of 11)

Filmed in 1979 by Peter Brook. A classic spiritual movie of G.I. Gurdjieff struggles beginning with his childhood until his discovery of The Fourth Way, an ancient spiritual tradition that used sacred movements as meditation. The story in this film is based on Gudjieff's book with the same title, which is the second book of his trilogy: "All and Everything".

During his long career, director Peter Brook has conducted a wide range of theatrical experiments, pushing audiences and performers well beyond their typical experience of theater, in an effort to achieve not a temporary catharsis but a transcendent, transformative event. As the narrator of THE MAHABHARATA says, "If you listen carefully, at the end, you'll be somebody else."

This interest in transformation that has characterized the latter part of Brook's career continues with this adaptation of the autobiography of famed mystic G.I. Gurdjieff, which stars Dragan Maksimovic. Driven by a sense of unwavering dedication to unraveling the meaning of human existence, he journeys throughout the most unattainable areas of the East, encountering an array of Hindu fakirs, Buddhist monks, whirling dervishes, and gurus of every stripe.

In search of enlightenment, he climbs the Himalayas, walks across the desert on stilts, and uncovers evidence of an ancient order, guards of an arcane wisdom. Most fascinating, perhaps, is the form of dance he created as a form of meditation and later taught in the West. A film that may be best appreciated by those already familiar with the work of Gurdjieff, MEETINGS WITH REMARKABLE MEN features spectacular photography and a highly evocative score, incorporating various indigenous musics.

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• dervish

[nashenas786]

You are very ignorant. Did you know my family cried when they ruined that bamiyan buddha??? Do you know how many Afghan people cried because of the buddha? That was part of our history. Our legacy. Obviously you have no education and you dont know that it was extremists who blew up the buddha and killed many Afghans. And also, Afghans are PERSIAN. And we speak Persian, and we were part of Persia for a long time. Learn your history my friend.

[nashenas786]

There are 14 countries stationed in Afghanistan right now, including 3 world powers and they even cannot stabilize the region with their guns and grenades. How can I do anything then??? Afg died a long time ago and no one mourned it or cared, why should i do anything now? Alll I can do is pray that my family is okay and pray for the suffering people everywhere.

[mishlenlinden]

This is one of the small handful of films that actually project the processes of enlightenment to a broad audience. The only other one I know is 'Kundun'. And I have a copy of that. So thank you! I think I will buy it!

[MisterBaAcKiTcH]

@colinmangrem

Indeed.

All the best.

[MisterBaAcKiTcH]

@mishlenlinden

Yeah, I just searched for it on Netflix, and was taken aback to find it unavailable there.

And yes, this movie is a masterpiece, and am always pleased to see expressions of appreciation for it.

Cheers.

[MisterBaAcKiTcH]

One of the best films ever. Period.

[hvossoogh]

FYI for those interested:

The ceremony with which the film opens, is in Khorasan province, area inthe borders of Iran, and Afghanistan. The instrument is 'Ney'. The winning melody is from Classical Persian, musical Scales.

Enjoy.

[DrFernandoBicudo]

This is the most important film in my life, as simple as that...

[mishlenlinden]

This movie was one of my favorites for many years, and found that even Netfix did not carry it! I was so disappointed. I am very glad to see it here, today. There are so few movies that carry more than a grain of truth.

[MrJasonBkn]

damn where is the homosexual sex

[colinmangrem]

This film is wonderful. It provides inspiration and insight for those who seek real understanding. Try not to confuse the enigmatic personality of Gurdjieff with his important message... who are you?