This documentary is based on the works of the very celebrated Canadian photographer Edward Burtynsky. It speaks to the impact man is having on the planet due to industrialization, particularly in China. Manufactured Landscapes, directed by Jennifer Baichwal, starts with a fascinating extended shot (presumably done in one take) of a factory in China that goes on forever and forever and forever. From there, we get many frames of Burtynsky gorgeous and eerie photographs coupled with montages of himself at work in China and Bangladesh. The photographs, shown on the big screen, are worth the price of admission itself. Though Edward professes not to make judgements on what he is photographing (is industrialization good or bad?), many times the music Baichwal uses when showing images imply industrialization is bad. If nothing else, this film will get you thinking about your own impact here and will generate some discussion afterwards.
My rating 7 out of 10.
More info on Edward Burtynsky can be found at Artsy here.
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