
Koyaanisqatsi
1983 • 1h 26m
79%
“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.
Documentary
Drama
Release Date
4/27/1983
Status
Released
Original Title
Koyaanisqatsi
Runtime
1h 26m
Budget
$600,000
Revenue
$3,200,000
Language
EN
Production Companies
IRE Productions
Santa Fe Institute for Regional Education
American Zoetrope