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Powaqqatsi (1988) | Criteria

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Powaqqatsi

United States • English • 1988 • 1h 40m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

#641Criterion Collection 3.67/5·10.6K ratings·2K reviewson Letterboxd

Synopsis

An exploration of technologically developing nations and the effect the transition to Western-style modernization has had on them.

Part of Box Set

The Qatsi Trilogy

#639 Criterion Collection

Credits

Crew

DirectorGodfrey Reggio

WriterGodfrey Reggio, Ken Richards

CinematographerLeonidas Zourdoumis, Graham Berry

ComposerPhilip Glass

EditorAlton Walpole, Iris Cahan

ProducerLawrence Taub, Godfrey Reggio, Mel Lawrence

Cast

Christie Brinkleyas (archive footage)

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Articles

via Criterion Collection

The Qatsi Trilogy: Geologic Scale and Human ScaleBill McKibben — Dec 11, 2012
The Qatsi Trilogy: Counterpoint and HarmonyJohn Rockwell — Dec 11, 2012
The Qatsi Trilogy: Celebration and WarningScott MacDonald — Dec 11, 2012

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Patrick Disantoas Self

Pope John Paul IIas (archive footage)

Dan Ratheras (archive footage)

Cheryl Tiegsas (archive footage)

How The Qatsi Trilogy Gave RaMell Ross a New Way of SeeingFeb 19, 2019