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Koyaanisqatsi

Koyaanisqatsi

Documentary • NR • 1983 • 1 hr 26 min
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7.7
IMDb
8.2

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.

Starring

Ed Asner, Pat Benatar, Johnny Carson, Dick Cavett, Marilyn Chambers

Directed By

Godfrey Reggio

Written By

Ron Fricke, Michael Hoenig, Godfrey Reggio, Alton Walpole

Attributes

SlowWatch By Myself

Genre

DocumentaryMusicDrama

Release Date

April 27, 1983

User Reviews

Ashwin
Ashwin
It's not what one expects. Nice to stun my mind into silence.
Itza_me
Itza_me
Arresting visuals and a great score. Slightly dated now but some of the filmmaking techniques have had a lasting impact to this day. 7/10
Michael
Michael
It really deserves all the accolades. I can appreciate it’s not for everyone, but if you allow yourself to get immersed, it’s a facemelter.
Shaun
Shaun
This is a Sunday night introspective mood piece and if you go in with that frame of mind it’s all the dopamine you need.
Eric
Eric
A powerful meditation on life out of balance with nature, starring Phillip Glass and Planet Earth. Unforgettable.
Keanu Reeves
Keanu Reeves
One of my favorite movies ever. Every time I watch it, I have to seriously rethink everything I think I know about life.
Lowery
Lowery
I wouldn’t recommend this movie to everyone, but if you can handle experimental cinema, this is a treat.
Jonathan Maurice
Jonathan Maurice
Truly singular synthesis of pure image and striking score. Surprising how fast paced it feels considering its meditative nature.
Holozoa
Holozoa
Koyaanisqatsi is a slow, immersive journey showing the clash of nature and modern life, revealing the imbalance of our fast-paced world.
Nils Funtastic
Nils Funtastic
Probably the Best and Most unique Movie ever made

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154 (6%)
235 (9%)
959 (38%)
1,148 (46%)
7.7 – Based on 2.5k ratings
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Koyaanisqatsi
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Trailer
Koyaanisqatsi (1982) 35mm film trailer, flat open matte, 2160p

Cast & Crew

Godfrey Reggio
Godfrey
Reggio
Ed Asner
Ed
Asner
Pat Benatar
Pat
Benatar
Johnny Carson
Johnny
Carson
Dick Cavett
Dick
Cavett
Marilyn Chambers
Marilyn
Chambers
Sammy Davis Jr.
Sammy Davis Jr.
Lou Dobbs
Lou
Dobbs
Linda Ellerbee
Linda
Ellerbee
Peter Sellers
Peter
Sellers
Thomas Dolby
Thomas
Dolby
Ron Fricke
Ron
Fricke
Michael Hoenig
Michael
Hoenig
Godfrey Reggio
Godfrey
Reggio
Alton Walpole
Alton
Walpole

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