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Koyaanisqatsi

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.

Where to Stream

  • MGM Amazon Channel

Where to Rent

  • Apple TV Store
  • Amazon Video
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube

Where to Buy

  • Apple TV Store
  • Amazon Video
  • Google Play Movies
  • YouTube

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Box Office

Budget: $600,000
Revenue: $3,200,000
ROI: +433.3%

Verdict: Hit

Trailer

Crew

Directors

> Godfrey Reggio (Director)
> Ron Fricke (Director of Photography)

Writers

> Ron Fricke (Screenplay)
> Ivan Illich (Idea)
> Guy Debord (Idea)
> Jacques Ellul (Idea)
> Leopold Kohr (Idea)
> David Monongye (Idea)
> Michael Hoenig (Screenplay)
> Godfrey Reggio (Screenplay)
> Alton Walpole (Screenplay)