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Koyaanisqatsi

Life Out of Balance
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Feb 28, 2015Aka_Aka_Aka rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
"Crazy Life Out Of Balance!" Without a plot, actors, or dialogue, Koyaanisqatsi (with its hypnotic musical score and remarkable artistic cinematography) was a surreal, spellbinding trip for the eyes and ears. Koyaanisqatsi contrasted the stunning, tranquil beauty of nature with the vibrant, frenzied hum of contemporary urban society in America. The viewer is treated to the vivid colours and patterns from both of these worlds. Rich in visual details, much of Koyaanisqatsi's photography was presented (for added effect) in either slow-motion or time-lapse mode. This film was the first instalment of the Qatsi Trilogy. The second instalment came out in 1988, and the third, in 2002. Koyaanisqatsi was competently directed by Godfrey Reggio, with cinematography by Ron Fricke, and a musical score by Philip Glass.