Most "civilized" people's lives are filled with various events and activities both important and meaningless. There is, however, the odd day when one realises how crazy life can be. The Gods Must be Crazy was a South African film that dates back to 1980. Although the filming is rather primitive, in general the concepts are very much up-to-date which is why the film is something of cult classic. The clip below is from the film's introduction and reflects humankind's relationship with the environment. The film basically is a study in comparison between a group of "savage" bushmen living off Mother Nature and civilised people.
Just prior to the start of the clip the narrator was describing the bushmen as "the most contented people in the world. They have no crime, no punishment, no violence, no laws, no police, judges, rulers or bosses. They believe that the Gods put only good and useful things on the earth for them to use." A very good film to watch for a good laugh and an ironic look at what has become of human beings in the so-called developed world. There is a sequel that I have yet to watch but from what I read, it does not compare to the original.
Just prior to the start of the clip the narrator was describing the bushmen as "the most contented people in the world. They have no crime, no punishment, no violence, no laws, no police, judges, rulers or bosses. They believe that the Gods put only good and useful things on the earth for them to use." A very good film to watch for a good laugh and an ironic look at what has become of human beings in the so-called developed world. There is a sequel that I have yet to watch but from what I read, it does not compare to the original.
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