Koyaanisqatsi (1983)

Life out of balance

Koyaanisqatsi (1983) poster

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.

Director: Godfrey Reggio
Genre: Documentary, Music
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date:

Screenplay

Music: Philip Glass, Philip Glass
Cinematography: Ron Fricke
Editing: Ron Fricke, Alton Walpole
Production: IRE Productions, Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education, American Zoetrope
Country: United States of America
Language: No Language
Budget: $600,000
Box Office: $3M
Original Language: en

Themes

Environmental Collapse and Nature's Warning, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, The Microscopic World of Insects, Nature and Wilderness

Keywords

human vs nature, technology, civilization, social commentary, rural area, nature run amok, nature, environment, environmental destruction, lost civilization, observational cinema, environmental disaster, nature documentary, man vs nature, environmental catastrophe

Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koyaanisqatsi 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 directed Koyaanisqatsi?
Koyaanisqatsi was directed by Godfrey Reggio.
How long is Koyaanisqatsi?
Koyaanisqatsi has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
What genre is Koyaanisqatsi?
Koyaanisqatsi is a Documentary, Music film.
What is the budget of Koyaanisqatsi?
Koyaanisqatsi had a budget of $600,000.
How much did Koyaanisqatsi gross?
Koyaanisqatsi grossed $3M worldwide.
Where was Koyaanisqatsi produced?
Koyaanisqatsi was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of Koyaanisqatsi?
The themes of Koyaanisqatsi include: Environmental Collapse and Nature's Warning, Wetlands and Bird Sanctuary Peace, Botanical Wonders and the Plant World, The Microscopic World of Insects, Nature and Wilderness.