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Koyaanisqatsi (1982)
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Koyaanisqatsi (1982)

Documentary, Drama • 1h 27m

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.

Director: Godfrey Reggio

Best English-Friendly Release

Best Video Release

Arrow has better encode than Criterion

Additional Info

OOP IRE DVD is open matte, Criterion Blu-ray has more extras than Arrow

Format

1080p Blu-ray

TSPDT

2026: #468
2025: #453
2024: #448
2023: #470
2022: #470

Criterion Forum

Review

Picture: 9, Audio: 10, Extras: 8

Length

87 mins

Type

Movie

Alternative Titles

Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance

Last Updated

a month ago
Best English-Friendly Release
Best Video Release

Arrow has better encode than Criterion

Additional Info

OOP IRE DVD is open matte, Criterion Blu-ray has more extras than Arrow

Format
1080p Blu-ray
TSPDT
2026: #468
2025: #453
2024: #448
2023: #470
2022: #470
Criterion Forum
Review

Picture: 9, Audio: 10, Extras: 8

Length
87 mins
Type
Movie
Alternative Titles
Koyaanisqatsi: Life Out of Balance
Last Updated
a month ago
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