Somewhere over the green, fertile, rolling hills of Western Asia, the mystic, foggy, ice capped mountains of Northern Russia, and beyond the deep, hidden valleys of Eastern Europe lives the centenarians of Azerbaijan.
The following link will direct you to a documentary trailer called "The Centenarians of Azerbaijan." Out of the 3 minute long trailer, about 2 minutes of the trailer consists of shots and frames that pan pastoral imagery described above. The connection between nature and extreme old age is apparent in many of the documentary videos, advertisement photos of centenarians, and centenarian interviews. This common theme overused by directors, photographers, and other artists, romanticizes the centenarians. They are placed on the same level as the unparalleled powers and vitality of nature (ie rolling hills, grass, mountains, waterfalls, etc). These frames of landscape represent beauty and a sense of grounded youth and life.
Although the juxtaposition of landscape and centenarians over-idealize longevity, it is a persuasive tactic to encourage commoners like us to learn from their "rooted" lifestyle and live healthier. Enjoy the trailer! the dramatic music complimented with scenes of nature will definitely put you at ease and calmness whether you are interested in longevity or not.
Nov 22, 2009
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