Naked Spaces: Living Is Round (1985): cast, story & where to watch

1985 · Film · ★ 6.3

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Released in 1985, Naked Spaces: Living Is Round is a documentary film directed by Trịnh T. Minh-hà, running about 135 minutes.

What it’s about. Shot with stunning elegance and clarity, NAKED SPACES explores the rhythm and ritual of life in the rural environments of six West African countries (Mauritania, Mali, Burkino Faso, Togo, Benin and Senegal). The nonlinear structure of NAKED SPACES challenges the traditions of ethnographic filmmaking, while sensuous sights and sounds lead the viewer on a poetic journey to the most inaccessible parts of the African continent: the private interaction of people in their living spaces.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Naked Spaces: Living Is Round has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on DocAlliance Films and rent or buy it from DocAlliance Films. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Naked Spaces: Living Is Round page.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch Naked Spaces: Living Is Round (1985)?
In US, Naked Spaces: Living Is Round is available to stream on DocAlliance Films, and rent or buy from DocAlliance Films. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Naked Spaces: Living Is Round worth watching?
Naked Spaces: Living Is Round holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
When was Naked Spaces: Living Is Round released?
Naked Spaces: Living Is Round was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 135 minutes.