Koyaanisqatsi
1983·Movie
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A , documentary: , .
Good for friends night · teens · drop-in friendly
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Life out of balance
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.
Environmental ImpactTechnological OverreachVisual Tone PoemAvant-Garde FilmSocial CritiqueLandscapes and CityscapesPulsating MusicMeditative Experience
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GoodWatch score 82
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Questions about Koyaanisqatsi
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Is Koyaanisqatsi worth watching?
82
GreatGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.2, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 72).
Is there a sequel to Koyaanisqatsi?
- Koyaanisqatsi (1983)
- Powaqqatsi (1988)
- Naqoyqatsi (2002)
Yes: it's movie 1 of 3 in its series, followed by Powaqqatsi (1988).
Can I half-watch Koyaanisqatsi?
Easy watchDemanding
No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for ambiguity.
What tropes does Koyaanisqatsi use?
Le Film ArtistiqueForeign Language TitleDrone of DreadCreator CameoBlipvertGreen AesopHomageVow of CelibacyBroken RecordScenery PornBookendsNo Plot? No Problem!and 11 more
TV Tropes lists 23 tropes for it, including Le Film Artistique, Foreign Language Title, and Drone of Dread.

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