"Baraka is an incredible journey through 6 continents, 24 countries. Painstakingly shot on Todd AO-70mm film. Baraka has no plot, contains no actors and has no script. Baraka is a collection of high quality images, presented in a moving and compelling manner. Created by Ron Fricke and Mark Magidson, with music from Michael Stearns and others.
Baraka is an ancient Sufi word, which can be translated as "a blessing, or as the breath, or essence of life from which the evolutionary process unfolds." For many people Baraka is the definitive film in this style. Breathtaking shots from around the world show the beauty and destruction of nature and humans."
Baraka - a film by Ron Fricke, Mark Magidson, music by Michael Stearns, shot on 70mm film, contains time-lapse
Check it out on netflix. The whole thing used to be available on google video, but it's worth seeing on DVD for the visual quality.