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Koyaanisqatsi (1983)

EnglishFilm198386 minDocumentary, Music★ 7.9/10

Life out of balance

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.

Directed by
Godfrey Reggio
Starring
Ed Asner, Pat Benatar, Johnny Carson
Music
Philip Glass
Released
1983-04-27

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Cast

Ed AsnerEd AsnerSelf (archive footage)
Pat BenatarPat BenatarSelf
Johnny CarsonJohnny CarsonSelf (archive footage)
Dick CavettDick CavettSelf (archive footage)
Marilyn ChambersMarilyn ChambersSelf (archive footage)
Sammy Davis Jr.Sammy Davis Jr.Self (archive footage)
Lou DobbsLou DobbsSelf (archive footage)
Linda EllerbeeLinda EllerbeeSelf (archive footage)
Peter SellersPeter SellersSelf (archive footage)
Thomas DolbyThomas DolbySelf (archive footage)

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