Koyaanisqatsi (1983)

Directors:

Godfrey Reggio

Writers:

Ron Fricke, Godfrey Reggio, Michael Hoenig, Alton Walpole

Actors:

Ted Koppel, Lou Dobbs, Marilyn Chambers

Synopsis:

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.
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Koyaanisqatsi (1983)

No plot, no words, no actors. Simply a collection of images and an abstract score from Phillip Glass. It's a bit challenging and requires some patience, but it's ultimately brilliant, and beautifully shot. A profound comment on modern society and where it's headed.
smitty
April 12, 2013