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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.

Details

Status
Released
Release date
April 27, 1983
Original language
English
Countries
United States of America
Cinematography
Ron Fricke
Budget
$600,000
Revenue
$3,200,000
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