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Koyaanisqatsi

NR1h 26m1983Godfrey Reggio
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"Life out of balance"

Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.

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Human Vs NatureTechnologyCivilizationSocial CommentaryRural AreaNature Run AmokNatureEnvironmentEnvironmental DestructionLost Civilization

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What is Koyaanisqatsi (1983) about?

Takes us to locations all around the US and shows us the heavy toll that modern technology is having on humans and the earth. The visual tone poem contains neither dialogue nor a vocalized narration: its tone is set by the juxtaposition of images and the exceptional music by Philip Glass.

Who stars in Koyaanisqatsi?

Koyaanisqatsi stars Ed Asner (Self (archive footage)), Pat Benatar (Self), Johnny Carson (Self (archive footage)), Dick Cavett (Self (archive footage)), Marilyn Chambers (Self (archive footage)). The film was directed by Godfrey Reggio.

How long is Koyaanisqatsi?

Koyaanisqatsi has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1983. It is rated NR.

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