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Koyaanisqatsi

1983 · 86 min · Director: Godfrey Reggio

Koyaanisqatsi (1983) is a documentary, directed by Godfrey Reggio. It stars Ed Asner and Pat Benatar. The 86-minute film holds an audience score of 7.9/10.

What Koyaanisqatsi Is About

Godfrey Reggio's 1983 film uses no dialogue at all. It sets images of nature beside images of the city. The speed rises as it goes. The film uses editing rhythm in place of narrative; slow motion and time lapse do all the work. The music is by Philip Glass. The title means life out of balance in the Hopi language. It is the first film of a trilogy. Who it's for: those who like experimental, music-led cinema. Who it's not for: viewers expecting a narrative; the film has no plot.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koyaanisqatsi about?

Godfrey Reggio's 1983 film uses no dialogue at all. It sets images of nature beside images of the city.

Where can I watch Koyaanisqatsi?

Koyaanisqatsi is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Koyaanisqatsi?

Koyaanisqatsi runs for 86 minutes (1h 26m).

When did Koyaanisqatsi come out?

Koyaanisqatsi was released in 1983.

Who directed Koyaanisqatsi?

Koyaanisqatsi was directed by Godfrey Reggio.

Who stars in Koyaanisqatsi?

Koyaanisqatsi stars Ed Asner, Pat Benatar, Johnny Carson, Dick Cavett.

What is Koyaanisqatsi's rating?

Koyaanisqatsi holds 8.2/10 on IMDb and 7.9/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 85 out of 100.

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