INDIA - My first Culture Shock in Varanasi (8K Cinematic Travel Doc | Shot on Sony Burano)

[@DennisSchmelz]

How do you like this new style of scenic travel documentary? Would you like to see more of it in the future? Here is my LUT package from India: dennisschmelz.de/lut-package-indien-dennis-schmelz-dop 🎨

[@LUCiD369]

I don't wanna sound rude bro but the colour tone doesn't match the vibe of the video..... other than that ..the clips and the audio were great ...👍👍

[@BEYONDHUNGRY]

Its amazing 🎉🎉

[@ankitbansal717]

if you dub this video (I think a video is not enough for this. I called a master paces documentary.) this documentary in hindi language he gained more views it's my Perspective but i should say it's amazing love from india

[@DennisSchmelz]

@@ankitbansal717 Have you tried the Hindi subtitles?

[@pokerface9581]

Outstanding ❤❤❤ this is going viral i can bet

[@yun85071336]

Hi! Greeting to whole world! I’m Hindu from TAIWAN 🇹🇼, Hindu is the way of life, I’m so proud to be Hindu, Hindu never convert anyone, Hindu respect all life, respect all religions, respect everyone.. ❤

[@SoundE7]

convert them

[@sin2oo]

That's why someone said "India is not just a country it's a whole world in it". Absolutely loved it ❤

[@DennisSchmelz]

Totally love this quote, it's so true.

[@dainikbatoula5809]

​@@DennisSchmelz You have just begun, and its good that you started from "the end", you've seen the celebration of final truth, i.e. death. Now you need to witness celebration of life also. You need to visit Mathura/Vrindavan for Holi, Anandpur Saheb for Hola Mahalla, Maharashtra for Ganpati festival and Dahi Handi, Kerala for Thrissur Pooram, Gujarat for Garba, Bengal for Durga Pooja and Ayodhya for Diwali, Varanasi again for Dev Dipawali. These are just a few famous festivals, and there are still more at many places. Your hunger for photography will surely get saturated in India. I remember the title of a book by famous journalist Sir Mark Tully - " No Full Stops in India."

[@dainikbatoula5809]

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[@dainikbatoula5809]

Ok, i remember now something I missed in above comment. If you're an artist (of any sort), and you haven't visited Khajuraho, your journey of art remains incomplete, and you can only understand the value of this statement once you visit there, because if you have missed something, you'll never know what you have missed. Imagine a place where you find a thousand Mona Lisas... carved in stone... and. their magical smiles taking a new look with change of every degree of angle of your camera. By the way, I'm just a layman, not an artist, still I'm confident of my view, if I can find this sea of art so impressive, i just can't imagine how much joy and satisfaction will it give to a person involved in arts, to a connoisseur.

[@YourBoss-qn9kz]

India is itself a mini world

[@Aestheticgirllover01]

In India, it is not about East meets the West, rather “your past meets the present, and present features the future” 🎉 India is more than what is visually see, one needs to have their third eye 👁️ to see the unseen, learn what needs to be learned.

[@indranidutta1945]

Very well put. You have sensed Bharat not India masquerading as Bharat/ Aryavarta.

[@Gopinathk17]

Wow well said

[@chrispbacon5027]

Oh come on, more spiritual BS. It's a dirty place, nothing else.

[@bankingpreparation2632]

As Indian I appreciate your work to show the good and bad things . Garbage , overpopulation , and pollution is our responsibility and we must correct our mistakes and make our Country neat and clean. Thank you 👍

[@narengovindaya2240]

he will never do that for any of the western countries he will travel in. Stop simping man

[@mrUtKarsh_55321]

Yes you are right my brother but india has some beautiful cities like Indore , Hydrabad , Noida , gurugram, dholera, vesu (Surat) , gift city , chandigarh and now ayodhya and many more 😊

[@bankingpreparation2632]

@@mrUtKarsh_55321 and uska hme proud v hona chahiye and jo v city pollute hai use clean Krna chahiye...... And I love my country and we have the most beautiful tourist places.......

[@016durgeshkumar5]

Tum bs faltu ki cheejo ko appreciate kro, iski koi aur video dekhna kisi aur country m jaakr wahan k graveyards aur death rites ki video bnai h isne, ye videshi esi cheejo ko hi dekhna chahte h apni exotic kink ki fulfillment k liye aur negative image bnane k liye aur ab to tum logo k views k badle paise bhi mil jate hn aur isse bdhiya kya hi ho skta h. Aur bewakoof indians apni bezzati ko bhi appreciate krte rh jaeynge. Indians ko pta ni kya orgasm aa jata h jb bhi koi videshi india k upper video bnata h to, kitni hi bekar video ho lakho m views Dene chle jate hn aur comments m appreciate krte firenge jahil gawar.

[@samikshasharma1726]

I pay 30% tax!! Problem is, that money is going for the welfare of terrorist community

[@nachiketachandra5287]

As a photographer there i know that there is no beauty without a shadow

[@DennisSchmelz]

Exactly!

[@UphillJunkies]

​@@DennisSchmelzvaranasi is the oldest city& covilisation of the world counted somewhat 5000 years old.

[@njoy51]

​@@UphillJunkies close enough to the 4th dimension

[@current_affair_by_vishnu]

Itne bhari gyaan ki jarurat nhi thi😂

[@nachiketachandra5287]

@@current_affair_by_vishnu bhari gyaan tor har jaga hai... baat bas itna hai kisme gyaan lene ka shamta hai ...

[@prestoX]

You deserve oscar for best cinematography!

[@DennisSchmelz]

Wow, thank you so much! 🙏🤩

[@imanindian951]

It's not a jungle of concrete skyscrapers. Its India, birthplace of diverse civilizations.

[@NeerajYadav-xy7tr]

Varanasi is the oldest city known to mankind. Most of it's traditions are still intact. Varanasi gives you an enlightened that you will never have experienced. Here you will find clarity, inspiration, meaning of life and how you should live it !!! By the way... Loved your film. ❤

[@deadman20023]

its not the oldest city

[@NeerajYadav-xy7tr]

@@deadman20023 yepp, it is.

[@souryabaghel8561]

​@@deadman20023it is bro

[@praveenhegde8107]

​@@deadman20023One cannot find the origin of Varanasi, its the oldest and continuous inhabited city in the world.

[@chrispbacon5027]

And you mostly find dirt, scammers, pollution, rude people, and ugly stench 😂

[@_vacaholic_5914]

Dennis, this is absolut the best indian documentary with personal insides. Thumbs up! I´ve been in India, too with the same emotional feelings!

[@DennisSchmelz]

Wow, thank you so much - love to hear that!

[@DakDiveHindi]

Sony Camera + Cinematographer + Video Editor + Voice Over Artist + Indian culture = ❤ Masterpiece❤ ❤❤Love you brother ❤❤

[@thathighwayguy]

I am from India and I must say that you have done a great job in explaining India as a whole. Great Storytelling, Excellent Camera work and super super amazing post-production., You are a great artist mate. Loveeed it :) Namaste :)

[@DennisSchmelz]

Wow, that means a lot. Thank you so much for your feedback man!

[@Show_what_I_Love]

Will he do the same for france past n present? And about the crimes n dark side of paris? Saint denis nanterre areas? Never, He will just show u tour Eiffel.

[@DennisSchmelz]

@@Show_what_I_Love As I mentioned before, I always aim to highlight contrasts, showing both the good and the bad, which you can find in almost every country. In India, however, the extremes feel especially pronounced. The first few minutes of the video focus on India’s beautiful sides. I love India and would never portray just one side of it. Life is all about contrast.

[@Show_what_I_Love]

@@DennisSchmelz yes please do that for france turkey USA UK ( with the riots etc). Show their both sides also and then we will see your honesty. It’s easy to do all this about India for views. UP or ganga or mumbai is not the whole india. No offence here. But if you talk about morals and principals then they should not be selective for one country. Thanks.

[@ASeeker-9999]

@@DennisSchmelzThank you for this. The point is that death is a part of the cycle - cycle of life- death- rebirth. Hope you get a chance to travel south of India too. And the north east. You will see India has many more cultures in it and many more shades🙂

[@bredneved]

As an Indian, I want to see more such content from you. Us Indians are not offended rather we would want to see entire spectrum of my country. India never claimed to be the perfect place . It has 1.4 billion problems and also hope for better future of entire mankind. Come find yourself in India

[@MrIceX_replying]

That intro with mount kanchanjanga and the flags of Darjeeling (mahakal temple) ❤

[@foodrovertp]

Hey bro, this is the best travel documentary I've seen till date about India, I've been there in Varanasi and felt the same kind of a cultural shock and always I'm getting a feeling like Varanasi calling me back. thanks for this piece of art :)

[@DennisSchmelz]

Love to hear that, thank you so much man - means a lot!

[@SwatiSingh-b8s4i]

You can't describe just in bloody fifteen minutes to oldest and sacred city of human history called Varanasi...but your skills of film making is outstanding...

[@ushaprajapat7231]

India is a unique country where a person can see and feel everything... good, bad, clean, dirty, wealth, poverty, culture etc.This is a country where even death can be felt while living, for this you can visit Varanasi. I have experienced all this in this country

[@nishtha_pd]

Beautiful documentary..And this is what our country is.We accept our flaws and we take pride in our culture as well. Thank you for showing every aspect in this.

[@Ovsani]

Good lord bro Sony Burano? Thing is a beast. Beautiful work. You either hate or love India, there is no in between. I personally love it. Such a rich and beautiful country.

[@DennisSchmelz]

This camera is definitely a beast! Absolutely, I love it too - so many different things to explore.

[@sandeipkumar]

India is all extremes and everything in between.

[@ViikRum]

Man! 🤩 This is the best movie I have seen on my country, i don’t have words. Your cinematography and story telling was eccentric and beautiful. Your choice of doing voiceover yourself was absolutely 100% correct. ☮️✌️

[@DennisSchmelz]

Wow, thank you so much for the lovely words!

[@ashishkrmehta4123]

India: A world within world 🌍

[@kerrymichaeldp]

This was amazing. Loved this video concept. I love when people produce a doc style film showcasing not only the good but also the dark stories of a location. It brings more realism to a journey inside a location and really tells the story of the people. ABSOLUTELY AMAZING!!!

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thank you su much for your kind words, really appreciate it! ☺

[@swatidas3467]

It’s not about the reality of a location it’s about the reality of your life. Hope you find the path to connect with your life. That is Bharat, that is Baranasi. Kashi will give you the reality check that you are not immortal. That is what it is all about…

[@vikramgarg]

Dennis, your story on Varanasi has shaken me from inside. It was deep. I suddenly felt that I don't understand my Sanatana dharma enough even though I am born in this holy land. On production side, your shots are amazing and particularly the color grading. Not to forget your storytelling which moved me deep. Not sure if it is over ambitious to rekindle my desire of filmmaking at the age of 48 years. But, you have certainly touched my chord.

[@VrindaKhatore09]

What an amazing video Dennis! I have myself never visited Varanasi but man I get chills seeing those shots. I'm an Indian myself who has grown up with a very western mindset when it come to the things I'm chasing in life and trying to build a good life and only the last two years have been phenomenal in understanding my own culture. The part in the video where you ask the question 'did she live a good life?' 'was she happy?' is such an intriguing question rather, like I started asking myself due to life circumstances these questions that 'what does a happy life look like really?' What came to me was happiness is a very Western concept and I then turned back to understand what goes on our in most of the Indian minds and what our culture advises is that we live for our karma and dharma, dharma as its explained is doing our duty. So, I assume she must've done her duty (whatever that would've been) while her time on this planet Earth and if she did it with honesty and integrity that adds onto her either good or bad Karma which is carried on this life and the next so it's all a chain of the life cycle. And in India we also believe in the concept of re-birth which is also something very deep which basically means we'll be reincarnated again to live another life and we cannot really live it all or do it all in one life in co-relation to YOLO western concept of living life. I've realised that's also one of the reasons why Indians are so kind and try to do good to other humans because of the Karma and Dharma mindset (not considering the bad things that happen here cuz of modern day problems like poverty and that follows on) It's something I've also started to learn more about my own country's culture and philosophy of life, it's giving me more life and meaning than ever! Jai Hind!

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thank you so much for your words!

[@Singh-m5e]

Love or hate it’s India. Origin of civilisation is always thriving. Tyrants came and go but only this civilisation holds their roots. Thanks to showing the real picture of my great country BHARAT…

[@suryakantagrawal9314]

Exceptionally good photography. Visit to Manikarnika Ghat is overwhelming. Seeing the fragility of own life

[@astheticavi]

Masterpiece

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thanks bro!

[@dushyantalbert]

Frikin awasome ​@@DennisSchmelz

[@jinks6887]

The music went so well with the cinematic shots. Your voiceover was also so touching. As an Indian I loved this.

[@DennisSchmelz]

Love to hear that 🙏

[@darshanvicky6757]

Without any expectations India will be very great country to travel, everything you see is unique and teach something new in life , if we travel with a mentality of dirty, Chaos, crowdy as the image of India, you will miss out something valuable, because Lotus always grows in dirty muddy water , it's not India is dirty, it's a politics that sucks and they are least concerned about development, but people here are so patriotic and they preserved our culture and hospitality is best given above all , please don't judge us only because of few bad pages of our country, read the entire book and surely you will get wisdom.

[@rock-time6427]

Vielen, vielen Dank, lieber Dennis! Du gibst so viel mehr als nur einen Film. Du schenkst Menschlichkeit, Gefühle, Umdenken und so viel Wahrheit. Du motivierst gute Menschen, sich weiterzuentwickeln und besser zu werden. Welch eine wunderschöne Würde in einem so jungen Leben!

[@DennisSchmelz]

Wow, vielen Dank für deine Worte und dein Feedback. Das freut mich wahnsinnig zu hören! 🙏

[@freakinranji7247]

3:51 The transition from the Spinning Skirt to the Passing Train was just magical 🪄😍

[@mayurangadi]

This isn't just a documentary; it's an award-winning masterpiece that deserves to be broadcasted on National Geographic. The editing, shots, voice-over, SFX, and narration are all impeccably done, filling me with pride to be an Indian. This film truly stands out as a testament to exceptional storytelling and cinematic excellence.

[@DennisSchmelz]

@@mayurangadi wow, thanks so much for your powerful words - that really means a lot to me 🙏

[@mejksonnenschein]

Klasse gemacht, Dennis! Was für eine Farbenpracht und coole Schnitte. Applaus.

[@DennisSchmelz]

Danke dir! :)

[@itzsam3414]

Harmony in Chaos... exceeds unnatural vibe like something is very shivering, chilling but divine... trying to say "Life is Motion as well as Death"...you can metaphorically feel "The Life Circle"...such a great bitter cold Experience.

[@LizaLizzaaaa]

For every NY times square there is a homeless person pooping in a box in the NY subway too. Every place has ups and downs. Simple

[@sachinpuri108]

Yes😅😅

[@Lucycutecat]

I have seen video on YT which shows people in newyork living in underground tunnels in worst conditions .

[@christophhampe9821]

Hach Dennis............ 🥺🤯 Soooo lange drauf gewartet und nicht enttäuscht worden..... DANKE! Es war die schönste viertel Stunde meines Tages. 😍 Die persönlichen Videos stehen dir auch sehr gut zu Gesicht! Gerne mehr davon.

[@DennisSchmelz]

Danke mein Lieber, das freut mich riesig zu hören. Und mega, dass ich dir "die schönste viertel Stunde deines Tages" bescheren konnte! :)

[@harshittiwari7424]

Loved your take on India... absolutely brilliant....i as a indian can confirm that Varanasi leaves a long lasting impact on you.❤

[@PrashanthYadav-J]

Thanks for showing our India🤝 expecting more videos of India..That visuals🤩😍

[@DennisSchmelz]

My pleasure, can't wait to come back to discover more of your beautiful country! Maybe I'll come back to Kumph Mela next year.

[@PB_Photography]

Wowww ❤​I'm looking forward to see kumbh mela visuals through your BURANO @@DennisSchmelz

[@rahul.dhameja]

Thanks for capturing the different shades and contrast of my country so elegantly. Varanasi either truly transforms one's perspective on life and death or absolutely stretches them to a breaking point. Truly an enthralling watch and magnificent work, Dennis.

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thank you so much, Rahul. It was a great pleasure to gain so many insights into your country.

[@deepalisinha9813]

I am a Indian in Mumbai and studied in global private school , varanasi gives me a culture shock ! I can't imagine how intense your experience must have been , very well shot.

[@hemadribhusanamat9384]

Wow! This is pure cinematic. Beautiful Documentary ❤️

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thanks man!

[@urenpatel4189]

it looks like you just scratched the surface.... Travel from north to south and west to east... you will find 60 countries in 1 and many many different experiences. Your this video is amazing and you beautifully captured the light and shadow of India. will wait for more...

[@cgauranga12]

Dennis, this is so heartwrenchingly calming. I'm in a similar space right now, but as an Indian experiencing a culture shock in the west. The way you have communicated your experience is exactly the tug I needed in my leash of grounding awareness. Thank you for sharing! 🥺

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thank you for your feedback. It's all about perspective.

[@KameramannPeterKlein]

Hallo lieber Dennis, Dieses Format ist der Hammer, natürlich mehr von Deinen Reisen genau in dieser Art..! Dein Film hat mich unheimlich berührt und sehr nachdenklich gemacht, was unser Leben eigentlich bedeutet. Mal davon abgesehen welch tolle Handschrift du besitzt..!

[@DennisSchmelz]

Wow, danke für deine offenen Worte lieber Peter. Genau das hat die Reise auch bei mir ausgelöst. Freut mich sehr, dass ich dieses Gefühl übertragen konnte! 🤍

[@Villeg181]

🙏namaste

[@Hearit143]

Best Cinematic Shots ive ever seen in YT Your work is wonderful brother.🙂

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thank you so much man!

[@praveer_mishra]

Dude’s photography skills are unmatched

[@DogeshsinghKhandu]

Varanasi 😊😊 Banaras 😊😊 KASHI 😊😊 all same , HAR HAR MAHADEV

[@bssuper15]

हर हर महादेव भाई ❤️

[@Nt-nc9ps]

Varanasi and North India is a cultural shock even to Indians from South

[@Jaihind-s4k]

I thought varanasi is clean and beautiful now a days.😢

[@sadhak-hc2th]

​@@Jaihind-s4kI am from Varanasi. It's thousands times cleaner than previous. Probably you have not seen Varanasi back 10-20 years.

[@ankitojha4593]

​@@sadhak-hc2thtrue People find every excuse to criticize but didn't have a clue about efforts that are being made!

[@uditraj8290]

​@sadhak-hc2th yess indeed bro.. Banaras changed alot in past 10 year's specially... now it's our responsibility to maintain & take care of that😊

[@DogeshsinghKhandu]

​@@Jaihind-s4k bro iam banarasi, and Kashi is clean and good if you travel in main city centre and video shown here is of ghats of holy river Ganga so bodies are burned beside it

[@gamingwithzyco1843]

The quality of camera,just faboulus and explanation made it even more wonderful❤.

[@DeanHarringtonimages]

This is a very well-made film. The Sony Burano camera is excellent. Taking this camera to India was very risky, me thinks, but I’ve found ordinary people to be very honest and that India is deep, wide and full of variety… the spice of life… thanks!

[@DennisSchmelz]

It was a great experience and I have to say that there wasn't any dangerous situation traveling around India with this camera.

[@-Blue-_]

Even many Indians have extremely expensive filming camera

[@Shubham7C]

An intense documentary. Incredible India!

[@akshitsoni9361]

India is full of surprises, the video was soo well made! loved it!>>>

[@vishalsrivastav55]

India is where everything in india.proud to be in india❤

[@Monaseum]

Incredible images!! I love the "insight part" at the end - well done!! Can't wait to see more and more and more of those scenic travel docs

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thank you Mona. Did you know that our conversation is why I did the insights part at the end. Thank you for your inspiration on that! :)

[@rashtra8253]

The girl in profile pic is really you?

[@DennisSchmelz]

@@rashtra8253 Do you mean the girl with the blue face that refers to Lord Krishna? No, I am the guy to the right of the thumbnail.

[@rashtra8253]

@@DennisSchmelz Sorry for misunderstanding was asking from monaseum girl. Great video one thing about varanasi it's really unique city it's the most holy and sacred place in the world can also say global spiritual capital but not just long ago varanasi also was the place of greatest thugs in the world. It's like Varanasi has universal character like positive and negative exist side by side so is sacredness and thuggery or good and evil like it's two parallel side of Ganga river which runs along time immemorial

[@Monaseum]

@@rashtra8253 hi, yes it is! 😄

[@mahimajain2496]

Goosebumps. I was scrolling through and casually opened this expecting myself to quickly move on... But you made me jaw drop. Everything, every single thing about this was so perfect. The voice over, your story, I felt really connected with it, and could almost experience what you would've experienced. This is rare. First time on your channel, glad to find you.

[@srinib8557]

We would want to see india through your eyes using your awesome Sony Burano... not just north but a complete south india overall.

[@DennisSchmelz]

I will come back for sure :)

[@-Blue-_]

​@@DennisSchmelzplease do central India also Madhya Pradesh is one of the most ancient state of India

[@rudrasoni1008]

It is just amazing!!!❤ Dude you done a brilliant work.

[@matthmu]

Wow! Danke für die Reise, Dennis. Absolutes Meisterwerk, ich lieb's! Gerne mehr davon, absolut top Arbeit. 👌🏻

[@DennisSchmelz]

Danke dir Matthias. Freut mich sehr zu hören! :)

[@Kalamrichards]

This is a truly incredible travel video - quite possibly the best

[@nikhilk91]

Great Photography !!!! I hope you learnt a lot in India about life and death and it able to reconnect you to the eternal truth . Lots of love from India ❤❤❤

[@effetebettering3035]

Thanks man for representating such a beautiful way Love from India 🥰 Keep going

[@lucifermaklon2653]

Watching the video almost feels like watching a short film that has millions of views. The low amount of views is not doing the masterpiece of a video any justice.

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thank you so much, it's growing slowly 😊

[@monk2559]

Varanasi is the place where one meets the truth of the life

[@wisdomchase]

Like a fever dream. Like it's inspired by famous films like Baraka. Love it.

[@suchitraroy1758]

Just as we humans are made of good and bad and everything in between. India too insanely diverse both in its place as well as its people. It never disappoints you. ❤️🙏

[@vishalsagarofficial3080]

My goodness what a picture what a picture how the picture is coming with so much clarity and the colour oh my God it's 8k and I love the camera most important thing is the editing one of the best videos I have ever seen😊

[@DennisSchmelz]

Love to hear that, thank you so much!

[@TT-rl4su]

Varanasi makes my eyes wet. Love India! Great film.

[@johnbeck2020]

Sagenhaft, Dennis. Hut ab, das ist ein Meisterwerk. Du wirst es noch weit bringen. Grüße aus Gotha.

[@DennisSchmelz]

@@johnbeck2020 Danke dir und beste Grüße nach Gotha aus Italien ✌️

[@Davinci9580]

It's indeed colourful , so colourful that all colours absorb into one as whole, so spiritual, so beautiful, MY BHARAT ❤

[@grandvisions]

Fantastische Aufnahmen, beeindruckende Bilder und insgesamt einfach perfekt gemacht.

[@DennisSchmelz]

Tausend Dank für dein Feedback. Da steckt so viel Arbeit, umso mehr freut es mich das zu hören! :)

[@ZubinSoni]

Beautifully made 🎥❤ and yea Varanasi / Banaras is more than just a place. Changed my whole perspective of life after staying there for 10 days. I got a step closer to death from that moment after Varanasi.

[@DennisSchmelz]

I totally feel you man. 10 days is hard, what were you doing there for so long?

[@pokerface9581]

Dayuummmm what a amazing video , the way you edited and shot that will put many big directors to shame ❤❤❤❤ amazing best i woukd say ❤

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thank you so much, means a lot ❤

[@equitytrader4195]

India is a university of science of human...what we are ... come from where and why

[@east2west2east]

India is an abstract painting you see what you want to see, what you are capable to see, what your destiny wants you to see. And the visit never ends without a lesson.😊

[@gc_gurjar]

Excellent work ❤🎉 Welcome to India 🇮🇳

[@pkThakur7]

Incredible Bharat ❤❤❤

[@weltentdeckerli9325]

What an amazing video! Congratulations that you dared to make the voiceover by yourself (it's something that I still not dare). It gives the movie definitely a personal touch of a friendly, open-minded, warm hearted German guy. The edit is so amazing, I'd wish I could cut like this. The color grading is also fantastic. Funny that you were the star in Bollywood with this amazing camera. For me, India was also my first real culture shock. At the beginning I hated it, after 2 months of traveling through whole India I loved it. India is pure life! And we've even been lucky to see some tigers in the wild. Keep up your good work! Greats from a new follower

[@pekaboo2042]

the cinematography and story telling is top notch..........kudos brother its wonderfully made ❤

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thank you so much 🤩

[@vsekar9221]

Denis cannot thank you enough for capturing the very fabric and essence of India. One lifetime is not enough to understand this great country. However you did it all in 2 weeks, in terms of scratching the surface so to speak. Varanasi can leave you bare and make you question your own purpose of existence, as in what are we here and why do we exist.... In a way your transformation has already begun. Welcome to the holy land where everything you already know will be continually challenged. P. S this is my first comment on KZbin, and your video compelled me to! Once Again Great work! Looking forward to seeing more of your work!!

[@CultureDrift]

Amazing work, Dennis! The contrast between the colourful Bollywood scenes and the sombre realities of Varanasi was striking. Did you find any particular moment or interaction in India that changed your perspective on life?

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thank you very much. My perspective on death has changed dramatically. Visiting Varanasi helped me lose some of my fear and find a sense of peace.

[@ShreeJoy-fd6mm]

Really very beautiful story telling and cenematography….really appreciate your efforts ❤ specially the good and bad side of my country

[@UphillJunkies]

Going to be most popular video in your videos soon

[@rishusharma6285]

6:53 "It wa the real India that i found" .... yeah as an Indian i totally agree ..... You got the crux of Indian society .... Insane documentry Your POV was 110% correct each second of this Doc is real .... Glad you visited our country .... ❤

[@thechampions3230]

6:51 when you see the materialistic happiness and colourfullness on the same side of burning dead bodies filled with desire of living another day....This realisation was meant to be happened... That's the story of manikarnika ghat 🙏🏻🤧

[@Man-y8i7d]

The secret of life and the universe is carved here symbolically.. Explore, experience and know as much as you can and get enlightened..which is the life purpose of humanity and Which is the core of Indian spiritual science.... india.🧘‍♀️🙏🌿🍃

[@meyerdigitalfilm]

02:00 die timings mit den Elefantenschritte, i see what you did there. Nice Job. So jetzt erstmal weiterschauen, das wollte ich nur loswerden haha

[@DennisSchmelz]

Hehe, freut mich sehr, dass es dir aufgefallen ist. Viel Spaß beim weiteren Anschauen! :)

[@loneranger8266]

Man I Being an Indian , That feels so Deep !! You've made World connected to the Roots of Bharat Through your Lens !! The Land of Spirituality and Knowledge i mean (The Vedas) , India is the Only land where U see such a Diverse Culture All around changing of Attires and Languages after a few Miles and Still we stand United By Dharma !! Varanasi Known As Kashi the holy city of Shiva (Mahadev) is the Land of moksha also known as Oldest city in the World it is said when nothing was there only kashi was there Mahadev resides here !!, and People believe by dieing on this land You'll get liberated , breaking the chain of birth and death and only possible If the blessing of Mahadev is with that Person !! That's Bharat for u World #JAIHind #HarHarmahadev.🙏

[@singhanuj2051]

For this wonderful cinematography this man deserve adhar card

[@7770manishpatel]

Your Film made my heart feel what you felt, and my eyes were flooded. YOU SHOULD SURELY MAKE SUCH FILMS. I feel you have that wonderful fusion of a Vividly Alive Filmmaker who's Heart also Runs Deep to Feel THE UNSEEN too. God Bless You Brother.

[@nachiketachandra5287]

Amazingly done.. but only one thing...not a million stories to tell... there is more than 1.5 billion stories to tell ❤

[@DennisSchmelz]

Hehe, you're probably right! 👍

[@nachiketachandra5287]

@@DennisSchmelz maybe

[@merlinfornoff5551]

Sehr echt und intensiv. Klasse Shots, toll geschnitten und gegraded. Dein Film hat mich berührt und nachdenklich gemacht. Danke Dennis!

[@DennisSchmelz]

Danke Merlin. Genau das war mein Ziel, umso mehr freue ich mich! :)

[@Muscle-on-Motor]

we need more of these kind of videos! definitly dude! Love from India!

[@DennisSchmelz]

More to come! ✌️

[@maninder1984]

Great captures and editing mate! Loved the journey

[@derdiedas1669]

Masterpiece!

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thanks!

[@mnius5646]

The cinematography is just mind blowing, Brilliant ,and so is the journey,

[@himmusharma]

Man the quality and the color grading is on top ...🥰

[@PakshikaPictures]

True that

[@DennisSchmelz]

Thank you so much, I created a LUT package for LOG footage - you can find it here: dennisschmelz.de/lut-package-indien-dennis-schmelz-dop

[@saurabhkram007]

Wooow, awesome 😍 Even being far away from my lovely hometown, you made me actually present there and totally mesmerized.

[@KumarSahni.]

Loved it 🤝 Bharat 🥰

[@mutleyrun9977]

Incredible cinematography & editing! Kudos!

[@ShuvoBro]

Joy sree ram 🧡🙏