Powaqqatsi

Name: Powaqqatsi
Genre: Documentary
Released: TODO_MISSING
Rating: 56

1988, Documentary, 1h 37m

9 Reviews 5,000+ Ratings

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Movie Info

Experimental filmmaker Godfrey Reggio explores the intersection of primitive cultures and the industrial world in this documentary, chronicling the everyday lives of people living and working in impoverished countries, where modern life is fraught with difficulty. The film spans the globe, from a massive gold mine in Brazil, to small villages in Africa, to a Nepalese temple, and is accompanied by a frantic score from minimalist composer Philip Glass.

Rating:

G
Genre:

Documentary
Original Language:

English
Director:

Godfrey Reggio
Producer:

Mel Lawrence, Kurt Munkacsi, Godfrey Reggio, Lawrence Taub
Release Date (Theaters):

May 3, 1988 original
Release Date (Streaming):

Sep 17, 2002
Box Office (Gross USA):

$75.8K
Runtime:

1h 37m
Distributor:

Cannon Films
Sound Mix:

Surround

Cast & Crew

David Brinkley

Cheryl Tiegs

Godfrey Reggio
Director

Mel Lawrence
Producer

Kurt Munkacsi
Producer

Godfrey Reggio
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Critic Reviews for Powaqqatsi

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Audience Reviews for Powaqqatsi

Dec 03, 2018

While Koyaanisqatsi is remarkable for its musical, almost mathematical precision, the images of abject poverty we see here seem to have been put together in a much more random fashion (like in a music video), which makes everything feel sadly repetitious and less revealing this time.

Carlos M Super Reviewer
Aug 27, 2007

Disappointing sequel to Koyaanisqatsi. The focus has shifted away from the marvellous wonders of Planet Earth and onto life in developing nations. Although a worthy, interesting portrait it doesn't capture my imagination nor hold my attention anywhere near as well its predecessor. The music is rather irritating too!

Ross C Super Reviewer
Jul 11, 2007

This movie is more personable than its predecessor Koyaanisqatsi. The music is tribal and danceable at some parts. It had people in motion with nature; I won't say I understood what it all meant.

Lafe F Super Reviewer