Koyaanisqatsi

"Life out of balance"

Aug 24 1983 Not Rated 1h 26m
Documentary, Music

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.

Plot

This experimental film looks at the world and more specifically the effect man has had on the landscape and the environment. Without narration, the film shows the world in a pristine condition and untouched: blue skies, beautiful landscapes and endless vistas. The man-made world is much less appealing. Essentially a montage using a variety of film techniques to provide a visually stunning montage of images.

Written by

Godfrey Reggio, Ron Fricke, Michael Hoenig

Directed by

Godfrey Reggio

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education, IRE Productions

Languages

No Language

Awards

6 wins & 1 nomination

Scores
# of Votes
43,004
Average Rating
8.2 out of 10
Metascore
72
Popularity
NA