The last of a trilogy that consists of “Koyaanisqatsi” (1982) and “Powaqqatsi” (1988) by Godfrey Reggio. In this instalment Reggio addresses the effect that technology has on our lives and the detrimental impact of advertising, media and technology to create a life out of balance. Music score by Phillip Glass. Director Steven Soderbergh served as executive producer.
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ACMI Identifier
318863
Languages
English
English
Audience classification
G
Subject categories
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Advertising
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Avant-garde (Aesthetics)
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Mass media
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Motion picture sequels
Advertising, Film, Journalism, Mass Media & TV → Time lapse cinematography
Crafts & Visual Arts → Avant-garde (Aesthetics)
Documentary → Documentary films - United States
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Advertising
Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Violence
Experimental → Experimental films - United States
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Violence
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Violence
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
DVD; Access Print (Section 1)