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MGM/UA (1983)
Documentary | Music
USA | English | Color | 01:27
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Koyaanisqatsi – Life Out Of Balance
A movie with no conventional plot: merely a collection of expertly photographed scenes. Subject matter has a highly environmental theme.
Cast View all
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Edward Asner | Self - On TV |
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Pat Benatar | Self |
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Jerry Brown | Self - On TV |
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Johnny Carson | Self - On TV |
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Dick Cavett | Self - On TV |
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Marilyn Chambers | Self - On TV |
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Sammy Davis Jr. | Self - On TV |
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Lou Dobbs | Self - On TV |
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Thomas Dolby | Self - On TV |
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Linda Ellerbee | Self - On TV |
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Jerry Falwell | Self - On TV |
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Mark J. Goodman | Self - On TV |
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Ted Koppel | Self - On TV |
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Peter Sellers | Self - On TV |
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Bill Tush | Self - On TV |
Crew
| Director | Godfrey Reggio |
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| Writer | Godfrey Reggio, Ron Fricke, Michael Hoenig, Alton Walpole, Jacques Ellul, Ivan Illich, David Monongye, Guy Debord, Leopold Kohr | |
| Producer | Francis Ford Coppola, Mel Lawrence, Roger McNew, T. Michael Powers, Godfrey Reggio, Ivan Illich, David Monongye, Guy Debord, Leopold Kohr, Lawrence Taub, Alton Walpole | |
| Musician | Philip Glass | |
| Photography | Ron Fricke | |
Trailer
Edition details
| Packaging | Keep Case |
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| Nr Discs | 1 |
| Screen Ratios | Fullscreen (4:3, Letterboxed) Widescreen (1.85:1) |
| Audio Tracks | Dolby Digital 5.1 [English] |
| Layers | Single side, Single layer |
| Edition Release Date | Sep 17, 2002 |
| Regions | Region 1 |
Personal
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| Quantity | 1 |
| Index | 649 |
| Added Date | Mar 10, 2012 13:58:31 |
| Modified Date | Jun 12, 2022 00:33:05 |
Notes
Story Synopsis:
Among other definitions, Koyaanisqatsi means “crazy life” or “life out of balance.” An art-house sensation, this feature-length documentary is visually arresting and imprints a clear, pro-environmental message. Each sweeping image is contradicted by a cramped view of technological advancements that are, in turn, ruining the environment. The Philip Glass music score embraces the imagery. If you like “Koyaanisqatsi,” you may also enjoy similarly themed titles “Powaqqatsi,” “Anima Mundi,” “Baraka,” and the upcoming “Naqoyqatsi.” (Suzanne Hodges)
DVD Picture:
The anamorphically enhanced 1.85:1 DVD picture offers excellent color fidelity, with natural hues and deep blacks. Images are sharp and detailed, though sometimes softly focused. Contrast and shadow delineation are nicely balanced. Pixelization occasionally creates a “digital” appearance, and some shimmering and aliasing problems are noticed. Edge enhancement is barely detected. The source element is revealing of some dirt and artifacts that may seem more noticeable in the time lapse photography segments. (Suzanne Hodges)
Soundtrack:
The Dolby® Digital 5.1 remastered soundtrack features an abundantly spacious, immersive soundstage, providing for a nice, engaging presentation of Philip Glass' music score, as well as the various atmospheric effects. The overwhelmingly predominant aspect of the audio is the music. While the fidelity overall is somewhat dated, there should not be any distracting limitations. The .1 LFE is an active element in the soundtrack, though true deep bass extension can be somewhat wanting, notably with the organ passages in the music. (Perry Sun)