description Koyaanisqatsi Overview
Koyaanisqatsi is a 1982 documentary directed by Godfrey Reggio, utilizing stock footage, slow motion, and time-lapse photography to present an examination of American civilization. The film’s visuals, accompanied by music by Philip Glass, were captured across the United States and showcased at film festivals before limited theatrical release. It achieved modest commercial success with a production budget of $2.5 million and box office earnings of $3.2 million.
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info Koyaanisqatsi Specifications
| Country | United States |
| Year | 1982 |
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What does Koyaanisqatsi mean?
Koyaanisqatsi is a Hopi word often translated in the film as life out of balance. The title matches the movie's focus on technology, cities, landscapes, and modern industrial rhythms.
Who made the music for Koyaanisqatsi?
The score was composed by Philip Glass. His repetitive, pulsing music is one of the defining features of Godfrey Reggio's 1982 film.
Does Koyaanisqatsi have narration or characters?
No, Koyaanisqatsi has no conventional dialogue, narrator, or main character. It uses time-lapse, slow motion, aerial photography, and editing to build its argument visually.
Is Koyaanisqatsi part of a trilogy?
Yes, it is the first film in the Qatsi trilogy. The later films are Powaqqatsi and Naqoyqatsi, also directed by Godfrey Reggio.
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