Koyaanisqatsi
Godfrey Reggio / US, 1983 / 83 min.
A prophetic film about how humanity depletes the earth and a cinematic plea for the restoration of ecological equilibrium, featuring music by Philip Glass. An overwhelming film about modern life – frenetic, hypnotic and immersive.
Unique cinematic experience: no dialogue, no actors, no plot. Reggio’s critique of our industrial society consists of virtuoso camerawork. Anyone who has ever seen Koyaanisqatsi’s opening scene will never forget the hypnotic state you enter to fully comprehend that the Hopi are right: life in westernised, capitalist societies has lost its equilibrium. This message requires no words, leading characters or story.
Details
Director
Godfrey Reggio
Production year
1983
Country
US
Original title
Koyaanisqatsi
Length
83 min.
Language
none
Subtitles
NONE
Format
35mm
Part of
Cinema Ecologica
Much in life is uncertain, but one thing is sure: climate change. Cinema Ecologica focuses on how film directors depict the relationship between humanity and the earth: from nail-biting disaster films to artistic meditations, from romantic nature experiences to astounding science fiction.
Why in Eye
A film that immediately appealed to a wide audience despite its experimental nature. Almost 40 years old, yet more urgent than ever.
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