Powaqqatsi (1988)
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Powaqqatsi was the second of the feature-length "non narrative" films produced, directed and co-scripted by Godfrey Reggio. As in his earlier Koyaanisqatsi, Reggio utilizes a collage of sounds and gimmicked-up images to make a comment on modern life. And as in the earlier film, Reggio's onslaught of imagery is backed up by the music of Philip Glass. This time, Reggio concentrates on Third World cultures, and the way those cultures are perceived and sometimes exploited by the power merchants of the world. Powaqqatsi was supposed to be the second in a trilogy, but wasn't as eagerly embraced by viewers and critics as its popular predecessor. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Godfrey Reggio
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Powaqqatsi
Powaqqatsi was the second of the feature-length "non narrative" films produced, directed and co-scripted by Godfrey Reggio. As in his earlier Koyaanisqatsi, Reggio utilizes a collage of sounds and gimmicked-up images to make a comment on modern life. And as in the earlier film, Reggio's onslaught of imagery is backed up by the music of Philip Glass. This time, Reggio concentrates on Third World cultures, and the way those cultures are perceived and sometimes exploited by the power merchants of the world. Powaqqatsi was supposed to be the second in a trilogy, but wasn't as eagerly embraced by viewers and critics as its popular predecessor. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 97 mins
- Director(s):
- Godfrey Reggio
- Writer(s):
- Ken Richards, Godfrey Reggio
- Producer(s):
- Yoram Globus, Tom Luddy, Mel Lawrence
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- G(Suitable for Children)
- Categories:
- Documentary
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