The Philosophy of Cloud Atlas | How Beauty Will Save the World

The philosophy of Cloud Atlas through the lens of Fyodor Dostoevsky and Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn.

Featured films;
Cloud Atlas (Open Matte Version)

Music;
Tchaikovsky - 1812 Overture (Performed by the Skidmore College Orchestra)
Huma Huma - Hydra

[realrecognisereviews]

One of the most underrated and misunderstood Sci-Fi movies of this generation. Great essay.

[Dokkaebae]

Cloud Atlas was a movie ahead of its time. It makes me glad to see it still being discussed.

[nefertiti]

When this movie came out, I was in Zambia, and my relatives and everyone walked out of the cinema to go watch argo in the next hall, I was left alone in the whole cinema, watched the whole movie by myself. Went home and was speechless, people walked out on knowledge and perspective smh. Amazing movie. Thanks for the review it's crystal

[fabiantorres]

Your synopsis moistened my eyes.

It traveled 6 years, made me look out the window to ponder life.

I’ll have to rewatch it.

Thank you.

[misterkiller]

I worked on this film as a designer in 2012 when I got out of design school. It was one of my first projects. I now work in corporate America, but this project was so inspiring, it continues to help me find inspiration in the driest situations. Thank you for reminding me of this film and this story. ❤️

[AstroMagi]

Cloud Atlas took a lot of risks and really doesn't get enough credit. This movie has stayed with me since I saw it and I think some of the messages you talk about have resonated with me subconsciously all along but I've never been able to put them to words. Thanks for the great video.

[cvdheyden]

This movie will become famous, not now, in 50 years or more, when mankind is capable of understanding the beauty of it. The best movie I have ever seen.

[kissmyasthma]

An under-appreciated masterpiece of a movie. In time though I believe this movie will become a classic whilst the rest of the movies released in the last decade will be forgotten...

[Ginny]

Not a single movie has inspired me as much as Cloud Atlas has! It truly changed how I look at life, and showed me how important every action is! No matter how small something may seem, I always keep in mind: "What is an ocean but a multitude of drops?" For me it's the most powerful quote ever! And everything and everyone is connected!

[thewayoflovepodcast]

This is one of the most ambitious movie...it changed my life, so many potential in this idea.. Yes it's flawed.. but Its beautiful

[adriellim]

"You will behold great sorrow, and in this sorrow, you will be happy. Here is a commandment for you: seek happiness in sorrow. Work, work tirelessly." - Fyodor Dostoevsky

[kingsufi]

Yup, and it takes me few times after rewatching and go ow yeah, deeper thoughts. Sad how many didn't see it as an amazing film. To me, its pure art. Love it.

[rebeccaschulz]

When I've had a really bad day and feel the futility of my life bearing down on me, I put this video on. It brings me back to the light. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for sharing this wonderful piece of art with the world.

[ignaciofeijoo]

Finally, some love for this movie. I read the book and watched the movie several times. I think is great always give me something to think about. Great job with the video.

[garyfindlay]

Cloud Atlas I believe will eventually be recognized as the master piece that it is.

[beth]

"Beauty is the splendour of truth."
I think this is a quote from Plato. Certainly rings true. Anyway tears shed yet again.

[DragonWorldProducts]

I think Cloud Atlas is one of the best Multigenre films of all time. Horribly underrated by most. But loved by other's I think it's message of interconnectivity will echo throughout all time. I found it's message to be an extremely powerful and beautiful one. Unlike Solzhenitsyn, I shan't be alone .

[helenakausch]

I love this movie, one of my all time favourites and I can't even explain why.
Anyway, wonderfull video, it almost made me cry

[Bkaithaone]

Cloud Atlas is the most beautiful, uplifting and humbling movie ever conceived. I've watched it easily about 50 times, and still get goosebumps every time. Combined with its magical soundtrack. It's just perfect ❤

[EchoRhythmMusic]

Hands down, my favorite movie. When I first saw it, I watched it for about a month straight. Every day. It’s brilliant