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Naked in Ashes

  • 2005
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 43m
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7.7/10
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Naked in Ashes (2005)
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<p>Among India's one billion people exists a passionate and (to Western minds) eccentric community of 13 million Yogis. They live in a world never seen on film. </p><p>Paula Fouce?s NAKED IN... Read all<p>Among India's one billion people exists a passionate and (to Western minds) eccentric community of 13 million Yogis. They live in a world never seen on film. </p><p>Paula Fouce?s NAKED IN ASHES is a groundbreaking documentary; which offers an unprecedented look at the Eastern ... Read all<p>Among India's one billion people exists a passionate and (to Western minds) eccentric community of 13 million Yogis. They live in a world never seen on film. </p><p>Paula Fouce?s NAKED IN ASHES is a groundbreaking documentary; which offers an unprecedented look at the Eastern Yogi. These mystics leave everything material to embark on a spiritual quest. With honest ... Read all

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    • Paula Fouce
  • Writers
    • Paula Fouce
    • William Haugse
    • Lisa Leeman
  • Stars
    • Kahlil Joseph
    • Sanjay Madhav
    • Rajeev Chhibber
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    • Director
      • Paula Fouce
    • Writers
      • Paula Fouce
      • William Haugse
      • Lisa Leeman
    • Stars
      • Kahlil Joseph
      • Sanjay Madhav
      • Rajeev Chhibber
    • 11User reviews
    • 14Critic reviews
    • 51Metascore
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    3leilapostgrad

    Austin Movie Show review - amateur, unfocused, and uninteresting

    India has a population of 1 billion people. 13 million of those people are considered holy men (or "yogis"). Naked In Ashes is a documentary about all of them. We only actually meet a handful of Hindu Yogis, and from these few examples we're supposed to learn how wise and spiritually superior these men are. I know that as an anthropologist I'm not supposed to judge other cultures, just observe their similarities and differences to my own culture. I tried to be an objective observer, but I couldn't help it. I did not like these men, and I wasn't impressed with their lives or lifestyles at all. And I actually felt pity for the poor souls who worshiped these men.

    The yogis depicted in this film wore little-to-no clothing (they were naked and covered in ashes, hence the title), they lived in poverty, none of them had jobs or did anything of value, and they lived off the handouts of others. And yet somehow, one of them managed to have a TV and cell phone. They talked a lot, but they had nothing of value to say. They didn't read spiritual books or seek spiritual guidance because they all assumed they already knew everything about the meaning of life.

    I was, however, impressed when one of the yogis walked (naked and without shoes) through the snow and ice covered Himalaya Mountains. I couldn't do that. I also couldn't pull a car for a mile with my penis (not that I have a penis). Yes, you actually see an old man wrap his penis around a staff and pull a car! That was impressive.

    But even with footage like that, Naked In Ashes is still not worth the price of a ticket. It's amateur, unfocused, and uninteresting. If you're looking for a movie about the meaning of life, might I suggest a Monty Python movie instead?
    user-723-726728

    This movie revolved around a young boy who followed a 5,000 year old path. He was instructed by masters of an ancient tradition to finally become a Naga Baba, a yogi.

    This was a documentary that was so inspiring and enlightening as well to a certain extent. I am a Hindu but I didn't know anything much about how Sadhus were and their lifestyles until I watched this film. When I thought about Sadhus, the first thing that would pop up in my head would be "ascetic people who have renounced luxuries in life". This is indeed true, yogis renounce all the luxuries and lead a simple life without worldly pleasures but the thought that how hard it is to sustain that life never really occurred to me. How did they stay so strong with their beliefs? What was it really that they were searching, what were they missing? New questions popped in my head as I watched this movie. This movie revolved around a young boy who followed a 5,000 year old path. He ultimately become a Naga Baba, a yogi. A must watch film.
    10krystle-klein

    Interesting and Informative!

    If you've ever wanted a deeper understanding of Yogis and sadhus, this film will take you there. It's incredible to experience these Yogis daily practices and self-discipline, and gain insight into their beliefs. The film is beautifully shot and written, and takes viewers on a journey through a world that we wouldn't normally have access to. A unique and fascinating story about the deeply spiritual, highly committed world of the Yogi, it is a truly interesting piece of art, and even if you're not a yogi yourself, you will still be mesmerized by this world. The filmmaker made sure to spend a quality amount of time with each person, in order to bring the viewer a full understanding of their beliefs, rituals and practices, so that viewers have a first-hand account of what it takes to be sadhu.
    10tipsnstuff

    Excellent and Informative!

    This movie shows what it's really about to be a Yogi and what it really takes to be a Yogi. As a big Yoga fan myself, I never realized how true it is what real Yogis sacrifice in order to be a true Yogi. We read these things and chuckle. If all of us would only have a tenth of their discipline, the world would be a better place. I loved this film. It was so fascinating, very well written, and awesome all around. The people are beautiful and the scenery is breath taking. My next trip may be to India, who knows..... You know when people say "mind over matters". That is so true. You can see in this movie how the Yogis are able to set their mind to accomplish something, even if it seems so unreal to us. They have much better focus and will power than we do. I have a lot of respect for that and this film made me re-think the way I think and the way I act. I sure hope that there will be more movies like this as I am convinced that watching these kind of movies, esp. when created so beautifully, can only better a person.
    10BSkiG

    Amazing!

    This is a great documentary about the lifestyle of the Yogi, or Hindu Holy Men. The movie follows a few of these men around for what seems to be around a year, through which one gains a better understanding of why they live the way they do. You not only learn about Hindu religion, but also about a connection to God, nature, and the great "Ganga" river which is at the core of everything.

    Throughout the movie you see amazing footage of what these people have learned to endure through powerful meditation as well as the Yogi's most sacred rituals. One slowly begins to understand why walking naked, being covered in ashes, and managing to separate mind from body is so important to these people. You also see the impact they have on those who believe in them as well as the way they interact with each other.

    I would recommend watching "Naked in Ashes," not only to gain a better understanding of Hinduism but also to see how these men's true love has enabled them to do unthinkable things.

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    • Release date
      • October 21, 2005 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • India
    • Production company
      • Paradise Filmworks International
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $72,073
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $9,690
      • Oct 23, 2005
    • Gross worldwide
      • $72,073
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      • 1h 43m(103 min)
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      • Dolby Digital

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