Naked Spaces: Living Is Round

About This Movie

Naked Spaces: Living Is Round offers a unique lens into the lives of rural communities across West Africa. Trịnh T. Minh-hà’s documentary stands out with its non-linear storytelling; it doesn’t conform to the usual ethnographic approach, which makes it quite distinct. The pacing is meditative, allowing you to immerse yourself in the rhythms and rituals that define these spaces. The cinematography is elegant, capturing not just the physical but the emotional landscape of the places and people. There’s a rawness to the film that feels authentic—no flashy edits or dramatizations, just pure observation. It invites you to ponder the interplay between environment and existence in a way that sticks with you long after viewing.

Non-traditional ethnographic approachFocus on rhythm and ritualStunning cinematography