Koyaanisqatsi(1983)
“Life out of balance”
Overview
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.
Director
Godfrey Reggio
Studio
IRE Productions
Budget
$600K
Revenue
$3M
Cast
Ed Asner
as Self (archive footage)
Pat Benatar
as Self
Johnny Carson
as Self (archive footage)
Dick Cavett
as Self (archive footage)
Marilyn Chambers
as Self (archive footage)
Sammy Davis Jr.
as Self (archive footage)
Lou Dobbs
as Self (archive footage)
Linda Ellerbee
as Self (archive footage)
Peter Sellers
as Self (archive footage)
Thomas Dolby
as Self (archive footage)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1983
Runtime
1h 26m
Language
No Language
Rating
7.9 / 10
Budget
$600K
Box Office
$3M
Production Companies
IRE Productions • Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education • American Zoetrope
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Where can I watch Koyaanisqatsi?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Koyaanisqatsi (1983).
What is Koyaanisqatsi about?▼
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.
Who directed Koyaanisqatsi?▼
Koyaanisqatsi was directed by Godfrey Reggio and released in 1983. It is a documentary, music film.
How long is Koyaanisqatsi?▼
Koyaanisqatsi has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
Who stars in Koyaanisqatsi?▼
The cast of Koyaanisqatsi includes Ed Asner as Self (archive footage), Pat Benatar as Self, Johnny Carson as Self (archive footage), Dick Cavett as Self (archive footage), Marilyn Chambers as Self (archive footage) and more.
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