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Still from Powaqqatsi — Powaqqatsi (1988) — Godfrey ReggioPhotographed by Leonidas Zourdoumis and Graham Berry

Poster for Powaqqatsi

Godfrey Reggio

Powaqqatsi

United States / English / 1988 / 1h 40m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Criterion Collection: Spine №641
Letterboxd: 3.67/5·10.6K ratings·2K reviewson Letterboxd
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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

Composer

EditorAlton Walpole, Iris Cahan

ProducerLawrence Taub, Godfrey Reggio, Mel Lawrence

Cast

Christie Brinkleyas (archive footage)

David Brinkleyas (archive footage)

Patrick Disantoas Self

Pope John Paul IIas (archive footage)

Dan Ratheras (archive footage)

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

Powaqqatsi (1988) | Criteria